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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mentored Career Development Award to Build Research Capacity in Global Mental Health (K01)" 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 Jun 11, 2014 and posted on Jun 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 29, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Foreign Institutions Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mentored Career Development Award to Build Research Capacity in Global Mental Health (K01) is a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development grant designed to help early career researchers build the skills, track record, and professional trajectory needed to become independent investigators in global mental health research. The central aim is to provide substantial protected time and structured mentoring over a multi-year period so that promising scientists can transition from advanced postdoctoral training or very early faculty/research scientist roles into leading their own globally focused mental health research programs. The award emphasizes an intensive, supervised career development experience that combines a well-defined training plan with a coherent research project, aligned with NIMH priorities in mental health.
The opportunity is geared toward advanced postdoctoral fellows and recently appointed early research scientists in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences who are pursuing global mental health research careers. Typical applicants hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, and the solicitation indicates applicants generally should have no more than six years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of application. The goal is to support individuals at a stage where they have demonstrated research potential but still need dedicated time, mentoring, and specialized training to establish independence, particularly in the complexities of conducting rigorous mental health research in international, resource-limited settings.
A defining feature of this K01 is its requirement for substantial in-country engagement in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs), as defined by the World Bank. After the first year of the award, recipients must spend at least four months per year physically in the LMIC where the research is based, working at research sites or institutions in-country. This requirement reinforces the program's capacity-building intent by ensuring awardees develop practical experience with local research infrastructure, partnerships, cultural and contextual considerations, implementation constraints, and ethical and regulatory processes relevant to LMIC settings. It also encourages sustained collaboration and on-the-ground learning that is difficult to replicate through short visits or remote coordination.
In terms of structure, this is a discretionary grant under the NIH umbrella, with the funding activity categorized under health and associated with CFDA number 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). It does not require cost sharing or matching. The announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $750,000, reflecting the program's scale for the referenced cycle. The posted date and creation date were June 11, 2014, with an original and current closing date of October 29, 2014, and an archive date of November 29, 2014. While these dates indicate the specific instance of the opportunity is historical, the description provides a clear picture of NIMH's intent and typical expectations for this type of mentored global mental health career development mechanism.
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types that can serve as the applicant institution, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The announcement also calls out additional eligible applicants such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Eligible agencies of the federal government are included as well. A key limitation is that foreign institutions and other non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply. However, foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which is consistent with the program's global focus while keeping the primary applicant and administrative home within an eligible U.S.-based organization.
Overall, this K01 is best understood as a mentored pathway into independent global mental health research leadership. It is meant for investigators who need sustained, protected time and a strong mentorship structure to develop advanced methodological expertise, deepen substantive knowledge in mental health topics relevant to NIMH, and build durable international research collaborations. The in-country time requirement signals that NIMH expects awardees to engage deeply with LMIC research environments and to conduct meaningful work at local sites, not just analyze international data from afar. For applicants, the implicit expectation is a tightly integrated career development plan and research plan that together demonstrate how the award will lead to measurable growth in expertise, productivity, and readiness to compete for independent research funding in global mental health.
Key administrative identifiers from the source include Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MH-15-700 and the title "Mentored Career Development Award to Build Research Capacity in Global Mental Health (K01)." The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically NIMH, and the full announcement was made available through the NIH grants website link provided in the source material. Contact support listed for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Mentored Career Development Award to Build Research Capacity in Global Mental Health (K01)?
This opportunity is an NIMH (NIH) mentored career development grant designed to help early career researchers build the skills, publication record, and professional trajectory needed to become independent investigators in global mental health research. It supports a multi-year, structured career development experience that combines a defined training/mentoring plan with a coherent research project aligned with NIMH mental health priorities.
What is the main purpose of this K01 program?
The central aim is to provide substantial protected time and structured mentoring so that promising scientists can transition from advanced postdoctoral training or very early faculty/research scientist roles into leading their own globally focused mental health research programs, with an emphasis on rigorous research in international and resource-limited settings.
Who is this award intended for?
The opportunity is geared toward advanced postdoctoral fellows and recently appointed early research scientists in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences who are pursuing careers in global mental health research.
What degrees or backgrounds are typical for applicants?
Typical applicants hold a Ph.D., M.D., or an equivalent degree and are pursuing global mental health research careers.
Is there a limit on postdoctoral research experience?
Yes. The solicitation indicates applicants generally should have no more than six years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of application.
What makes this K01 different from other mentored career development awards?
A defining feature is the requirement for substantial in-country engagement in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs), as defined by the World Bank. After the first year of the award, recipients must spend a minimum amount of time each year physically in the LMIC where the research is based.
What is the in-country time requirement in the LMIC?
After the first year of the award, recipients must spend at least four months per year physically in the LMIC where the research is based, working at research sites or institutions in-country.
When does the LMIC in-country requirement begin?
It begins after the first year of the award.
Why does the program require time in an LMIC?
The in-country requirement reinforces the capacity-building intent of the program by ensuring awardees develop hands-on experience with local research infrastructure, partnerships, cultural and contextual considerations, implementation constraints, and ethical and regulatory processes relevant to LMIC settings. It also supports sustained collaboration and on-the-ground learning that is difficult to replicate through short visits or remote coordination.
What types of activities are expected during the in-country period?
The description indicates awardees are expected to work at research sites or institutions in-country and to engage meaningfully with LMIC research environments, including practical exposure to local research infrastructure, partnerships, and local ethical and regulatory processes.
What does the award support in terms of career development structure?
The award emphasizes an intensive, supervised career development experience over a multi-year period that combines (1) a well-defined training plan and (2) a coherent research project, with substantial protected time and structured mentoring.
How should the research plan and training plan relate to each other?
The program implies the career development plan and research plan should be tightly integrated and together demonstrate how the award will lead to measurable growth in expertise, productivity, and readiness to compete for independent research funding in global mental health.
What research area focus is expected?
The research and training experience should be aligned with NIMH priorities in mental health and focused on global mental health research.
What is meant by "global mental health" in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity is oriented toward conducting rigorous mental health research in international settings, particularly in low- or middle-income countries and resource-limited environments, with deep engagement at local sites rather than work conducted solely from outside the country.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is RFA-MH-15-700.
Which agency sponsors this grant?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
What type of grant is this?
It is a discretionary grant under the NIH umbrella and is categorized under health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
How much total funding was estimated for the referenced cycle?
The announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $750,000 for the referenced cycle.
Are the dates in the provided announcement current?
No. The posted/creation date was June 11, 2014, the closing date was October 29, 2014 (original and current), and the archive date was November 29, 2014. These dates indicate the specific instance described is historical.
What were the key dates for this historical posting?
Posted/created: June 11, 2014. Closing date: October 29, 2014. Archive date: November 29, 2014.
What U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply as the applicant institution?
Eligibility includes many U.S.-based organization types, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and eligible agencies of the federal government.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The announcement specifically calls out eligibility for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI).
Can foreign institutions apply as the primary applicant organization?
No. Foreign institutions and other non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization.
Can a non-domestic component of a U.S. organization apply as the primary applicant?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply as the primary applicant.
Are foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. Foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, consistent with the program's global focus, while keeping the primary applicant and administrative home within an eligible U.S.-based organization.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants website link referenced in the source material.
Who is the contact for access or linking issues related to the announcement?
Support listed for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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