Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 20, 2025 (Open) | May 21, 2025 (Letter of Intent) | June 20, 2025 (Application Due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 direct costs per year, for up to 5 years; 6–8 awards expected annually.
Summary: Supports exceptionally innovative early-career scientists launching research programs to transform understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders.
Key Information: Applicants must be NIH-designated Early Stage Investigators (ESI) with tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty appointments; highly competitive and limited number of awards.