Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 132
Apply for PAR 09 132
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity (R36)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2009 and posted on Mar 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity (R36) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity administered through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) with the central goal of strengthening diversity in the mental health research workforce. The program is designed to support qualified doctoral students who are at the dissertation stage and are preparing for long-term research careers that align with NIMH's mission. In practical terms, the grant helps advanced predoctoral researchers carry out dissertation research in any topic area that fits within NIMH's broad mental health research priorities, with the larger intent of expanding who participates in and leads the next generation of mental health science.
This opportunity uses the NIH R36 mechanism, formally known as the Dissertation Research Grant. The R36 is intended specifically for dissertation work, meaning it is geared toward supporting a defined research project that is part of a doctoral candidate's dissertation. It is not described as a training grant or fellowship in this announcement; rather, it is a research grant mechanism tailored to the needs and scope of dissertation research, helping candidates generate the evidence and publications that can position them for future research funding and academic or research-intensive careers.
Eligibility is oriented around individual doctoral candidates while the application is submitted through eligible institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be predoctoral students who have advanced to candidacy in an accredited research doctoral program located in the United States, including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories or possessions. The eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with other categories specified in the announcement. The listing explicitly highlights institutions that serve historically underrepresented communities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. The overall framing reflects an emphasis on diversifying participation in mental health research by supporting candidates and environments that contribute to that workforce goal.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the health funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide institutional or third-party matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. Funding levels and the number of awards are not guaranteed; instead, awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of strong, meritorious applications. In other words, even well-prepared proposals compete for limited resources, and NIMH can only make awards if budget conditions allow.
Key administrative details in the source information show that the funding opportunity number is PAR-09-132 and it was posted on March 17, 2009, with an original and current closing date listed as January 7, 2012, and an archive date of February 7, 2012. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide (the provided link points to the official posting). For technical difficulties accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity (R36)
What is the Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity (R36)?
The Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity (R36) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity administered by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Its central goal is to strengthen diversity in the mental health research workforce by supporting qualified doctoral students who are at the dissertation stage and preparing for long-term research careers aligned with NIMH's mission.
Which NIH institute administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at NIH.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to help expand who participates in and leads the next generation of mental health science by supporting dissertation research conducted by advanced predoctoral researchers whose long-term research careers align with NIMH's mission.
What funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R36 mechanism, formally known as the Dissertation Research Grant.
Is the R36 described as a training grant or fellowship in this announcement?
No. In the provided information, it is described as a research grant mechanism tailored to dissertation research. It is not described as a training grant or fellowship in this announcement.
What type of research does the R36 support?
It supports dissertation research in any topic area that fits within NIMH's broad mental health research priorities, as long as it is a defined research project that is part of the doctoral candidate's dissertation.
Who is the intended applicant (individual) for this grant?
The opportunity is oriented around individual doctoral candidates (predoctoral students) who are at the dissertation stage.
Who submits the application?
While eligibility is oriented around the individual doctoral candidate, the application is submitted through eligible institutions (applicant organizations).
What citizenship or residency requirements apply to applicants?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, based on the information provided.
What academic status must an applicant have to be eligible?
Applicants must be predoctoral students who have advanced to candidacy in an accredited research doctoral program.
Where must the doctoral program be located?
The accredited research doctoral program must be located in the United States, including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories or possessions.
What kinds of institutions are eligible applicant organizations?
Eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with other categories specified in the announcement.
Does the announcement specifically highlight institutions serving historically underrepresented communities?
Yes. The listing explicitly highlights institutions that serve historically underrepresented communities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
What is the broader workforce goal reflected in this opportunity?
The overall framing emphasizes diversifying participation in mental health research by supporting candidates and environments that contribute to strengthening diversity in the mental health research workforce.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of grant type and funding activity area?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant within the health funding activity area.
What is the associated CFDA number?
The associated CFDA number is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide institutional or third-party matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Are funding levels or the number of awards guaranteed?
No. Funding levels and the number of awards are not guaranteed. Awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of strong, meritorious applications.
What does it mean that awards are contingent on the availability of funds?
It means that even strong applications compete for limited resources, and NIMH can only make awards if budget conditions allow.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-09-132.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2009.
What are the closing date and archive date listed for this announcement?
The original and current closing date is listed as January 7, 2012, and the archive date is February 7, 2012.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, via the official posting link referenced in the notice.
Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing or linking to the announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email listed in the notice.
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