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Integrating Mental Health Care into Health Care Systems and Non-Health Settings in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

ID: PAR-25-201 • Type: Posted

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites implementation research applications to develop, optimize, and test innovative theory-based strategies to integrate mental health care into health care systems - integrating mental and physical health care - and other community settings - schools, community center and others- within health care systems in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). This NOFO aims to support innovative research for implementing, scaling up, and financially sustaining integrated mental health care models to ultimately increase demand and utilization, quality, access, and availability of mental health care. This NOFO is also expected to contribute to the long-term goals of strengthening the sustainable research capacity in LMICs and enhancing the potential for multidirectional knowledge and the exchange of research advancements. NIMH encourages partnerships between institutions in LMICs and high-income-countries (HICs).
Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite implementation research applications aimed at integrating mental health care into healthcare systems and non-health settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The goal is to develop, optimize, and test innovative strategies that enhance the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of mental health services. This initiative aligns with NIMH's mission to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research.

Grant Details
This NOFO seeks implementation research projects focused on integrating mental health services with chronic healthcare across various settings, including schools and community centers.

Key tasks include:
- Developing and testing strategies for integration;
- Ensuring financial sustainability;
- Enhancing demand and utilization of mental health services;
- Building research capacity in LMICs;
- Fostering partnerships between LMICs and high-income countries;
- Employing person-centered approaches;
- Utilizing digital health technologies;
- Operationalizing syndemic frameworks to evaluate integrated care models.

Projects must include a research capacity-building element with significant representation from LMIC researchers.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local governments, state governments, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and community-based organizations.

Applications must involve key personnel from LMICs and demonstrate a commitment to building research capacity in these regions. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Period of Performance
The maximum project period is 5 years. Specific timelines will depend on the scope of the proposed project.

Grant Value
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. The number of awards will depend on NIH appropriations and the submission of meritorious applications.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be conducted in low- and middle-income countries as defined by World Bank classifications.

Overview

Category of Funding
Health
Education
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 11/12/24 the National Institutes of Health posted grant opportunity PAR-25-201 for Integrating Mental Health Care into Health Care Systems and Non-Health Settings in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R01 Clinical Trial Optional). The grant will be issued under grant program 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 12, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Jan. 7, 2028, 12:00 a.m. EST Due in 1130 Days
Last Updated
Nov. 12, 2024, 11:36 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
Feb. 12, 2028

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
City or township governments
Additional Info
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Contacts

Contact
National Institutes of Health
Contact Email
Email Description
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Contact Phone
(301) 402-2541
Additional Information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-201.html

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