Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 17, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | February 13, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | February 17, 2027 | June 15, 2027 | October 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: No budget cap; project period up to 3 years; total NIH/NIMH commitment for this and related NOFOs is $27M in FY 2026.
Summary: Supports early-stage clinical trials of novel pharmacologic or neuromodulatory device-based interventions for mental disorders, with a focus on understanding mechanisms and target engagement.
Key Information: Clinical trial required; strong preliminary data on target engagement is mandatory; limited submission—see eligibility.