Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total Funding Amount: Not specified
Duration: Up to five years
Primary Objective: Accelerate innovative drug and device discovery for mental health treatment
Mission Statement: Transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research
Key Stakeholders: Academic institutions, industry partners, NIH, and research communities
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local and state governments, and federal agencies.
Specific qualifications include having the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to carry out the proposed research.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Organizations must be based in the U.S. or its territories.
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Projects must focus on drug/device discovery and development for mental disorders.
Partnerships between academia and industry are strongly encouraged.
Applications can include multiple scientific projects and cores.
Cost-sharing is not required.
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual project needs.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time on specified due dates.
The total project period may not exceed five years.
Organizations may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
Duplicate or overlapping applications will not be accepted.
Applications must follow the Multi-Project Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
A letter of intent is encouraged but not required.
Applications will be evaluated based on scientific merit, innovation, approach, and the qualifications of the investigators.
Applications will undergo peer review and may receive a second level of review by the appropriate national Advisory Council or Board.
The grant supports a cooperative agreement mechanism, indicating substantial NIH involvement.
Applicants must address potential challenges in their proposals and provide solutions.
Strong collaboration between academic and industry partners is essential.
Clear milestones and timelines must be established.
Avoid submitting overlapping applications.
Ensure compliance with all application instructions.