Scientific Areas in which NIMH seeks R21, Exploratory/Developmental Grants
NIMH accepts R21s in all research areas appropriate to its mission. If you have any questions concerning suitability of a research project for NIMH support, we strongly encourage you to contact the appropriate NIMH program officer by reviewing the information on the NIMH Extramural Research Programs page.
Mechanism specific Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)
For the following research topic areas, the FOA includes a link to a specific R21 application at Grants.gov. In order to apply for an R21 grant under these announcements, please follow the link within to further instructions.
These FOAs have been issued to accommodate electronic submission.
- Building Translational Research in Integrative Behavioral Science (R21)
- Community-Based Participatory Research at NIMH (R21)
- Development and Application of PET and SPECT Ligands for Brain Imaging Studies (Phased Innovation Award) (R21/R33)
- Development and Application of PET and SPECT Imaging Ligands as Biomarkers for Drug Discovery and for Pathophysiological Studies of CNS Disorders (R21)
- Development and Application of PET and SPECT Imaging Ligands as Biomarkers for Drug Discovery and for Pathophysiological Studies of CNS Disorders (R33)
- Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health
- Functional Links between the Immune System, Brain Function and Behavior (R21)
- Information Technologies and the Internet in Health Services and Intervention Delivery
- Mental Health Consequences of Violence and Trauma (Expected Fall/Wnter, 2006)
- Neurodevelopment and Neuroendocrine Signaling in Adolescence: Relevance to Mental Health
- Neurotechnology Research, Development and Enhancement
- Preclinical Therapeutics Development for NeuroAIDS (R21)
- RAPID (R21)
- Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Shared Neurobiology of Fragile X Syndrome and Autism
- Translational Research on the Relationship of Anxiety and Depression (R21) (please note this is a PAR with special receipt dates and a set aside of money)
- Women’s Mental Health and Sex/Gender Differences Research
- Women’s Mental Health in Pregnancy and the PostPartum Period
Topic Area Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)
NIMH has also a series of FOAs that describe our interest in specific, targeted scientific areas. See below for a list of those FOAs that include use of the R21 mechanism.
For the following research topic areas, though the announcement does not include a link to the electronic application forms for an R21 grant, NIMH still solicits R21s in these areas.
To apply for an R21 in any of these research areas, use the NIH-wide R21 Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Note: Please refer to the Topic Area Announcement below in the abstract of your application.
- Co-Occurring Mental Illness, Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse and Medical Conditions
- Developmental Pscyhopharmacology
- HIV/AIDS, Severe Mental Illness and Homelessness
- HIV Infection of the Central Nervous System
- Mental Health Consequences of Violence and Trauma
- Neurodevelopment and Neuroendocrine Signaling in Adolescence: Relevance to Mental Health
- Recent HIV Infection: new Prevention Challenges and Opportunities
- Research on Adherence to Interventions for Mental Disorders
- Research on Community Reintegration for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
- Research on Psychopathology in Intellectual Disabilities (Mental Retardation)
- Research on Rural Mental Health and Drug Abuse Disorders
- Research on the Reduction and Prevention of Suicidality
- Treatment-Emergent Adverse Effects of Psychotropic Medication
