April 23, 2024
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The purpose of this Notice is to clarify the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) research priorities in PAR-24-144, "Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and PAR-24-145, "Support for Research Excellence – First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
NIMH Area of Interest: The mission of the NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. NIMH supports research on topics that include basic neuroscience and behavioral science, and translational application of brain and behavior relationships in healthy and diseased states. Applications considered for funding by the NIMH must fall within the areas of priority detailed in the NIMH Strategic Plan and the NIMH Strategic Research Priorities. It is recommended that investigators contact NIMH Scientific/Research staff well in advance of submitting applications to discuss the match to NIMH priorities.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Brittany Haynes, Ph.D.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Telephone: 301-496-2767
Email: brittany.haynes@nih.gov