This funding supports pilot research to develop and test novel psychosocial therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders. It focuses on experimental therapeutics to accelerate translation of basic, behavioral, cognitive, affective, and neuropsychological science into interventions. The award provides up to two years for initial target engagement evaluation and up to three years for replication and clinical outcome testing, requiring clinical trials in both phases.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as small businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal governments, various government entities, and certain federally recognized and non-recognized tribal organizations. Non-domestic entities and regional organizations are al
