This opportunity funds pilot research focused on developing and testing novel psychosocial therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders. It supports up to five years of phased clinical trial research to evaluate target engagement and link it to clinical outcomes, emphasizing the experimental therapeutics approach to accelerate translation of basic and behavioral science into effective interventions.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S. institutions such as public and private higher education institutions, tribal governments and organizations, state and local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations including small businesses. Specific eligibility details should be confi