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Social disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life (R01)

Funds work on how isolation and loneliness raise suicide risk in later life — the mechanisms, the interventions and the services.

Loneliness and isolation are not the same thing, and this notice takes both seriously. It funds research into how social disconnection in later life — being objectively isolated, and separately feeling isolated — drives suicidal thinking and behaviour.

NIH names three directions. Identifying the neurobiological and environmental mechanisms that turn disconnection into risk. Using an experimental

The link between social disconnection in later life — both objective social isolation and perceived isolation, or loneliness — and suicidal thoughts and behaviour: the neurobiological and environmental mechanisms behind it, experimental-therapeutics work to find targets and test interventions, and new or adapted service delivery models that increase social connection.

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.7 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
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.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-067Source: www.grants.gov