Innovative Pilot Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFO) from the National Institutes of Health encourages pilot research that is not an immediate precursor to testing a service intervention but is consistent with NIMH priorities for services research. The program recognizes that some mission-relevant areas of services research do not involve clinical trials. This is an R34 grant mechanism focused on innovative pilot mental health services research. The funding supports research aligned with the National Institute of Mental Health's strategic priorities in mental health services, excluding clinical trial activities. Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizations including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, tribal organizations, and other qualifying entities.