Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Bidirectional Influences Between Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

$5,000,000 total costs

Maximum project period of 5 years

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To understand bidirectional relationships between social media use and adolescent mental illness.

NIMH's mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Adolescents aged 10-20

Mental health professionals

Researchers in adolescent health and social media

Grant Program Context and History

Reissue of RFA-MH-24-180

Aligned with agency priorities regarding youth mental health and social media

Funding Source and Type

NIH funding

Research Project Grant (R01)

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses urgent youth mental health crisis highlighted by recent advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General.

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant opportunity

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Higher Education Institutions

Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education

For-Profit Organizations

Local Governments

State Governments

County Governments

City or Township Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)

Foreign Organizations

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must have an eRA Commons account for Program Directors/Principal Investigators.

Geographic Location Requirements

U.S. and foreign organizations are eligible.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Not specified

Partnership or Consortium Requirements

Not specified

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Encouraged to address disparities in mental health outcomes.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Understanding the relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health.

Target Sectors and Themes

Mental health research

Social media impact studies

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Research findings that inform mental health interventions.

Impact Expectations

Social and psychological impacts on adolescent mental health.

Sustainability Expectations

Research should consider long-term implications for mental health services.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Expertise in adolescent mental health and social media research.

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified

Quality Standards and Expectations

Applications must follow NIH guidelines.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual needs.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Not specified

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines

October 20, 2025

Grant Duration Parameters

Maximum project period of 5 years.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Follow instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Encouraged to include a youth advisory board.

Grant Details

mental health adolescent health social media research psychopathology youth clinical trials
Bidirectional Influences Between Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
RFA-MH-25-205
NIH Research Project Grant
EDU NGO ENTERPRISE PUBLIC RESEARCH OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE OTHER
DEVELOPMENT OTHER
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
5000000.00
None
None
USD
None
Oct. 20, 2025, 10 p.m.
Not specified