[National Institutes of Health (NIH)](https://www.nih.gov/)

May 25, 2026 (forecasted)

Up to $200,000 per award; duration not specified

Supports the development and implementation of innovative short courses to build research skills for early-career scientists in mental health.

This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited.

--- ## Description The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) aims to advance its mission by supporting the creation of innovative educational activities—specifically, short courses designed to develop research skills among graduate/medical students, medical residents, postdoctoral scholars, and early-career investigators. These courses should focus on state-of-the-art tools, techniques, and approaches relevant to mental health research. The opportunity seeks proposals that are creative, interactive, and effective in training new generations of mental health researchers. This notice is a forecast, providing potential applicants with ample time to develop strong, responsive proposals. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: May 25, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award ceiling: $200,000 per award - Estimated total program funding: Not specified - Project duration: Not specified --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - U.S. territories or possessions - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Regional organizations - Eligible agencies of the federal government See the [full eligibility details](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360575) for a complete list. --- ## Application Process - Applications are not being solicited at this time. - This is a forecasted opportunity; monitor the [grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360575) for updates on when the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. - Prepare to develop a proposal that includes plans for course development, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on innovative and interactive approaches. --- ## Additional Information - Cost sharing or matching is **not required**. - The opportunity is designed to provide time for applicants to prepare strong proposals in anticipation of the official solicitation. - Projects should emphasize skill-building for early-career scientists in mental health research. --- ## External Links - [NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research (grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360575) - [National Institutes of Health (NIH) Home](https://www.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------| | Ashlee Van't Veer, Ph.D. | [ashlee.vantveer@nih.gov](mailto:ashlee.vantveer@nih.gov) | 301-443-3107 |

NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research

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