Pilot Studies of Innovative Treatments in Mental Disorders Project
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The approaches that will be covered under this program will focus on certain mental disorders such as mood disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and autism.

In addition, the proposals should also be in the early stages and should contain proof of concept studies in order to verify its potentials and capabilities.

The NIH and NIMH are set to administer funds in the amount of $450,000 per applicant to sustain the activities covered by the program.

The institutions and organizations that will be eligible to submit an application under the Pilot Studies of Innovative Treatments in Mental Disorders Project are the following:

a) Higher Education Institutions such as Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education and Private Institutions of Higher Education

b) Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions

c) Nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education

d) For-Profit Organizations such as Small Businesses

e) State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Special District Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized), and Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)

f) Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, and Regional Organizations.

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