NIMH Research Education Grants (R25)

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Purpose: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) encourages Research Education Grant (R25) applications from Institutions/Organizations that propose creative and innovative research educational programs to facilitate the development of a cadre of investigators in appropriate scientific areas to fulfill the objectives of the NIMH Strategic Plan (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/strategic-planning-reports/index.shtml).The interests of the NIMH are broad, spanning from basic neuroscience, human genetics/genomics and translational research to interventions and mental health services research across the lifespan. While not limited to the categories and examples provided below, the NIMH is particularly interested in innovative R25 applications that propose to develop short courses or workshops, research mentoring networks, activities during medical school and/or residency that encourage the development of research-oriented physician-scientists, or that combine didactic instruction with ongoing mentoring and research opportunities. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will use the NIH Research Education (R25) award mechanism. Research education programs may not be transferred from one institution to another, unless strongly justified (see Section VI.2). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research education program will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism, numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.Budget and Project Period: The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA may not exceed five years. The direct costs are limited to $250,000 annually. All personnel costs (including administrative and clerical costs, as well as salaries of the PD/PI and other investigators/faculty) associated with directing, coordinating, administering, and implementing the program should be justified and reasonable. Personnel costs cannot exceed 25 percent of the requested directs costs annually.

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