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NIMH Investigator-Initiated Research

NIMH R01/R21/R03

Funds investigator-led mental health science in the United States through established and exploratory research projects.

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funds investigator-initiated research through the standard NIH research project grant mechanisms — primarily R01, R21, R03, R15, and R34 — submitted to parent Program Announcements open to any scientifically meritorious mental health topic. NIMH's extramural portfolio covers basic, translational, and clinical research on depression, anxiety disorders,…

What this grant funds

Investigator-initiated research on mental health and related neuroscience, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicide prevention, PTSD, and brain disorders.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nimh.nih.gov