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Addressing Methodological Challenges with Clinical Trials of Rapid-Acting Psychotropic Interventional Drugs (RAPIDs) (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

Issued by National Institutes of Health · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities

Published
29 Apr 2026
Closes
11 Oct 2026, 23:59 UTC
Value
USD 5,500,000
Reference
RFA-MH-27-135
Location
United States
Sector
Healthcare & Pharma

Details

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to elucidate the key components of the therapeutic effects of rapid-acting psychotropic interventional drugs (RAPIDs) by addressing the methodological challenges involved with these clinical trials. In addition, this NOFO seeks to advance understanding of how RAPIDs and adjunctive psychosocial interventions can be optimally delivered, monitored, and sustained over time to enhance effectiveness and generalizability. The NOFO will support studies designed to enhance the rigor of RAPID clinical trial design, which will ultimately increase the interpretability of the data and the generalizability of the results. Eligibility: Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 not allowed.

Estimated total programme funding: USD 5500000

Expected number of awards: 5

CFDA number(s): 93.242

Federal funding opportunity published on Grants.gov. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov — see the official listing.

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