Advancing Research on Empirically-Supported Interventions for Older Adults Living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
This grant will fund research to improve, deliver, and sustain proven mental health interventions for older adults with serious mental illness, focusing on treatment effectiveness, care coordination, and reducing related health issues.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2025 | October 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $3,000,000; approximately 5 awards expected; R01 mechanism
Summary: Supports research to optimize, deliver, and sustain empirically-supported interventions for older adults with serious mental illness (SMI).
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; actual solicitation and deadlines may change.
Description
This forecasted opportunity from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks applications for research focused on improving empirically-supported interventions for older adults living with serious mental illness (SMI). The aim is to advance knowledge and strategies related to the optimization, delivery, sustainability, and effectiveness of interventions addressing the mental health needs of this population. Projects may include adapting and implementing efficacious treatments, reducing co-occurring chronic health conditions, improving clinical and functional outcomes, and enhancing care coordination and transitions across health systems. Multidisciplinary and collaborative research to improve access and continuity of evidence-based care for aging populations with SMI is strongly encouraged.
