Mental Health Grants

NARSAD is the largest non-government, donor-supported organization that distributes funds for psychiatric brain and behavior disorder research. The NARSAD Young Investigator Award Program offers up to $30,000 a year for up to two (2) years to enable promising investigators to either extend their research fellowship training or to begin careers as independent research faculty.

The program is intended to facilitate innovative research opportunities and supports basic and/or clinical investigators, however, research must be relevant to our understanding, treatment and prevention of serious psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or child and adolescent psychiatric disorders.

NARSAD is committed to spending all contributions for direct support of research. Administrative cost of review is small—reviewers are members of the NARSAD Scientific Council, and volunteer their time to evaluate applications; therefore, no feedback can be provided to applicants.

Award Requirements

• On July 25, 2008, the applicant must have a doctoral level degree (e.g., M.D. [minimum PGY-IV], Ph.D., Psy.D., etc.) and already be employed in research training, or be in a faculty or independent research position. This award is intended to support post-doctoral fellows and assistant professors (or equivalent). Predoctoral students are not eligible for this award. Investigators who hold the rank of associate professor or equivalent are not eligible;
  
• Applicant must have an on-site mentor or senior collaborator who is an established investigator in areas relevant to schizophrenia, affective disorders or other serious mental illness. The mentor/sponsor role is usually extensive for fellowship extension (mentor), and more senior colleague/advisor (sponsor) for an applicant well prepared to initiate independent science;
  
• Applications must be submitted by July 25, 2008, no later than midnight EST. (Do not submit before June 1, 2008);
  
• Funding is for one or two years and is up to $30,000 per year. NARSAD does not pay institutional overhead on the Young Investigator Award;
  
• NARSAD allows considerable flexibility in the use of funds: equipment, stipends, etc., are all acceptable as long as the support is in the service of the NARSAD research project;
  
• Young Investigators are eligible for a maximum of two NARSAD Young Investigator Awards. Previous awardees at the post doctoral or assistant professor level are encouraged to apply for a second award. However, awards cannot overlap in time, nor can an applicant submit more than one application per cycle. There may be only one principal investigator (P.I.) per application;
  
• Notification of awards will be mailed in March, 2009. It is NARSAD'S policy to provide no feedback on applications, other than funding notification. Earliest award start date is July 1, 2009.

**An automatic e-mail is generated upon submission of the electronic application. If there is any question as to whether the application was successfully submitted, please contact grants@narsad.org.

Application Requirements

• Applications must be submitted electronically via the NARSAD website as one electronic document, be brief, typed in a font size no smaller than 11 pt., and include in the following order (please label each section accordingly and include applicant’s name in the upper right corner, unless otherwise noted, and include a separate page for each):
  
• Institutional Assurance - which includes the applicant’s institutional signature (i.e., Grants & Contracts/Sponsored Research Office), thereby signifying the institution’s acceptance of these guidelines and acknowledgement of the application. A scanned document depicting a signature should be submitted electronically;
  
• Mentor/Sponsor Letter - a letter from an on-site mentor/sponsor stating how the award will enhance the applicant's training or facilitate the transition to an independent investigator of relevance to NARSAD'S mission and describing the mentor's/sponsor's commitment to facilitate the specific research proposal. A second letter from an additional mentor/sponsor may be included if the mentor provides an area of expertise not otherwise available. If a second mentor letter must be included, it must explain the second mentor’s unique role in the project and not simply be a letter of reference/support. A scanned document depicting a signature should be submitted electronically. This item has a one page limitation;
  
• Proposal - a letter from the applicant outlining training and/or project goals that will be accomplished within the award period. One representative project should be described in sufficient detail to elucidate hypothesis, significance, and central methodology. An absolute maximum of two pages standard type, with no appendices, is required (figures, tables, diagrams, et.al., must be included within this page limit);
  
• References – a separate page listing up to ten bibliographical references may be included (optional);
  
• Research Training/Career Plans - a brief description of present or just completed research training, and the applicant's future career plans. This award is intended for fellowship extension or early faculty support. A one-half page limit is required;
  
• Budget - a budget description specifying the amount requested with a brief justification, and indicating whether the applicant is applying for a one year award or a two year award. Requests must not exceed $30,000 per year. The budget statement should define the unique contribution of this award to the applicant's research activities and note the impact of this award on other institutional support available to the applicant. Specific assurance that receipt of this award will not result in duplication of funding or in reduction of support from the host institution is required. The applicant's research funding must be listed, and should include any support pending, as well. This item has a one page limitation;
  
• Abstract -- a less than 500 word description of the research on a separate page written in terms understandable to lay people. This portion of the application will be directly uploaded into the electronic application. If the proposal is funded, this material may be used in NARSAD announcements;
  
• Collaborator Letter -- letters of commitment from essential project collaborators (not letters of reference), addressed to the applicant briefly explaining the specific contribution and confirming a willingness to collaborate. The scanned document/s depicting a signature should be submitted electronically;
  
• CV – NIH-style biosketch or biography portion of the CV only (including grant support);
  
• NIH-style biosketch or biography portion of the CV only for the mentor(s)/sponsor(s);
  
• Current grant support of the mentor(s)/sponsor(s) – this must be included. If necessary, a maximum of two pages (in addition to the biosketch) may be used to list support. If an applicant has two mentors, biosketches and grant support must be included for both mentors.

** IRB approval for human and animal subjects must be verified at time of award (do not include with application), as well as institutional acceptance of the NARSAD Terms of Award.

** Supplemental material and material exceeding the specified length will not be considered in the review process.

Applications should be submitted as an electronic application through the NARSAD website.

E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. If the Institutional Approval and/or mentor letter/s cannot be scanned with signature, send to:

NARSAD, Research Grants
60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404
Great Neck, NY 11021
OR
Fax: (516) 487-6930

e-mail: grants@narsad.org (e-mail answered daily)

website: www.narsad.org (electronic application, guidelines available)

Funding Opportunity: Research Program on Migration and Health
The UCOP-based Health Initiative of the Americas has announced its 2008 Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Applications (RFA) and Dissertation Grants on Migration and Health issued by the Migration and Health Research Program (PIMSA, for its Spanish acronym). The following research areas will be given priority:

Chronic diseases, including nutrition related such as unhealthy diets related to diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity;
Infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and STDs;
Mental health, including domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse, and its relation with culture;
Occupational health and injury prevention, especially concerning farm workers;
Women’s health;
Special vulnerable populations health (indigenous, disabled, elderly);
Access to services, including best practices of health prevention and promotion, such as promotoras outreach programs; strategies for expanding health insurance; legal aspect of access to health; and the use of medical technology to reduce health disparities.

Notification of intent due by July 11, 2008.
Application materials are due on August 1, 2008. Further information can be found in the program RFP or by contating Rosario Alberro [510-643-1290 / Rosario.Alberro@ucop.edu] or Nefer Kelley [510-643-4121 / Nefer.Kelley@ucop.edu].

Federal Services Junior Investigator Research Grant
Supported by Abbott
Application Available: May 1, 2008
Application Deadline: January 9, 2009

Description
The Federal Services Junior Investigator Research Grant Program supports research efforts critical to the study of medication adherence and persistence in older patients who receive care through the Veterans Administration, the Department of Defense, and the Public Health Service. These medication adherence and persistence studies should focus on individuals with either autoimmune diseases, dyslipidemia, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric disorders, or stages 3 and 4 renal disease. A secondary goal of the program is to develop and strengthen the skills of newer researchers in the federal services and foster mentoring of these researchers by more experienced senior investigators.

Applications for this research grant program should emphasize study objectives that focus on optimal medication outcomes, sound research methods that support the study objectives, interdisciplinary collaborations, the potential for the project to be replicated in other federal health systems, and prudent use of grant funds.

Eligibility Criteria
The research must focus on the topic area. The proposed research must be conducted in a Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, or Public Health Service facility. The principal investigator for the project must be a licensed pharmacist, physician, or nurse. The principal investigator must be a new researcher within 5 years of completion of his/her terminal degree or postgraduate training or have professional experience greater than 5 years and no more than two externally funded research projects as a principal investigator. The senior investigator must be a licensed pharmacist, physician, or nurse. The proposed research must be submitted to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval. Evidence of IRB approval must be provided to the ASHP Foundation upon acceptance of the grant award. Grant funds will not be disbursed until evidence of IRB approval or evidence of exemption from IRB review has been received. The research must comply with the NIH Policy and Guidelines on the Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research. The study timeline should not exceed 2 years beyond project initiation.

Funding Information
Two $25,000 grants will be awarded. Grants are awarded to junior investigators to provide funding for research related to medication adherence and persistence studies that focus on individuals with either autoimmune diseases, dyslipidemia, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric disorders, or stages 3 and 4 renal disease and are not intended for long-term support of research programs. One-third of the total grant will be provided with the notice of the award. One-third will be provided following receipt of a written progress report submitted at the midpoint of the timeline for study completion. The remaining one-third will be provided upon receipt of a final report that is due within 60 days of project completion.

Application Process
Pharmacists, physicians, and nurses interested in applying for funding should refer to the request for proposals and application instructions for full eligibility requirements and application procedures. Please check the Programs Calendar periodically for information about future offerings.

Selection Criteria
Grant applications will be judged by a selection panel using the following criteria:

• Rationale-10 points
• Significance-10 points
• Hypothesis/Objectives-20 points
• Study Methods-40 points
• Project Scope and Timeline-5 points
• Personnel and Facilities-15 points

Deadlines
Deadline: January 9, 2009

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Research and Education Foundation
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: (301) 664-8612
Fax: (301) 634-5712
E-mail: foundation@ashp.org
Web site: www.ashpfoundation.org

Early Researcher Awards

The American Psychological Association Science Student Council has announced August 22, 2008 as the deadline date for submissions for the 2008 Early Researcher Awards. These awards recognize outstanding student researchers who are currently early in their graduate training (i.e., this should be recently completed research, within approximately twelve months preceding the submission deadline). We are unable to accept submissions from advanced graduate students for research completed earlier in their graduate training. Submissions for research in progress will also not be accepted.

Strong preference will be given to students who demonstrate outstanding research abilities earlier in their graduate training (i.e., up to and including master's thesis or equivalent), and who show a considerable level of independence in conducting their research.

Up to three awards will be given in 2008, drawn from basic science, applied science, and/or interdisciplinary science areas. Each recipient will receive an award of $1,000.

If you have any questions, please send an email to the Science Directorate (or telephone at 202-336-6000).

American Psychological Association
Science Directorate
750 First Street, NE • Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-6000 • TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123
Fax: 202-336-5953

Instructions for Group Psychotherapy Foundation
Research Grant

Funds are available from the Group Psychotherapy Foundation to support group psychotherapy research that focuses on one of five clinical populations: children, the elderly, the chronic mentally ill, substance abusers and significantly ill patients with marked functional impairment.

Grants are typically awarded at $2,500-$15,000 depending on the importance of the research to the field, the seniority of the investigators and the number of research applications received. Grant funding can be used to support the basic costs of research, e.g., supplies, research equipment, photocopying, postage, computer services, statistical consultation and research assistant salaries; investigator salaries and travel expenses are not funded. (Equipment purchased for use with a research project is to be donated to an institution at the completion of the project.) Grant monies are awarded with an expected completion of the project in one year as follows: fifty percent upon grant approval, forty percent upon submission of a six month progress report and the final ten percent upon receipt of a post project report.

The deadline for receipt of research grant application materials is November 1st. Six copies of all application materials should be sent to the Group Psychotherapy Foundation, 25 East 21st Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010.

Applications must include:

Completed application form (initial signature page, summary of research project, detailed description of research project, budget information and information about the investigator);

1. Curriculum vitae of principal investigator;

2. Approval form from the appropriate local ethics review board;

3. Sample of participant consent form;

4. Optional additional materials, e.g., letters of support, reprints.

Recipients must agree to accept the conditions governing the award as determined by the Group Psychotherapy Foundation which include:

1. Carrying out the project as approved by the Foundation;

2. Submitting progress reports as requested by the Foundation;

3. Submitting a final report no later than three months after completion of the project;

4. Returning any unspent funds to the Foundation.

Should funding of the project be approved, acknowledgment of the Group Psychotherapy Foundation's support is to be included in all publications derived from the award.

Information for Grant Applicants

New Submission Deadlines for Research Grants
(Effective Dec. 15, 2007)
Beginning Dec. 15, 2007, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.will accept and review applications for all categories of research grants and fellowships two times a year, with submission deadlines of Dec. 15 and June 15.

In making these changes, the AFSP Scientific Council is seeking to make the Foundation's research grant program more responsive to time-sensitive topics with high relevance for suicide research, lessen the waiting time required for applicants to resubmit promising applications, and streamline the administrative processes related to grants review.

A second change approved by the Scientific Council is an increase in the grant amounts for Standard Research Grants (from a maximum of $60,000 to $75,000), Young Investigator Grants (from $70,000 to $85,000) and Pilot Grants (from $20,000 to $30,000). These changes will also go into effect beginning with the Dec. 15, 2007 cycle. Distinguished Investigator Grants and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships will remain at their current levels of $100,000.

All questions should be directed to: Tracey Auster, research administrator, at tauster@afsp.org or (212) 363-3500 Ext.15.

Eligibility
AFSP research grants support studies that aim to increase understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide risk, or to test treatments and other interventions designed to prevent suicide. Investigators from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply, and both basic science and applied research projects will be considered, providing the study has an essential focus on suicide or suicide prevention. AFSP grants are awarded for one or two-year periods.

Grant Categories
AFSP offers five types of research grants:

Distinguished Investigator Grants for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.
Standard Research Grants for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level.
Young Investigator Grants for up to $85,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of $75,000 for the investigator’s research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year.
Pilot Grants of up to $30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005

Toll-free: 1-888-333-AFSP
Phone: (212) 363-3500
Fax: (212) 363-6237
Website: www.afsp.org
Email: inquiry@afsp.org

The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), a program of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), was established in 1992 to define, study, and educate lesbians and their health care providers about lesbian health issues. LHF's mission is to improve the health of lesbians and their families through investigation and research. Research goals include:

* Determination of rates and risk factors for cancers and other diseases among lesbians
* Issues of access to medical care for lesbians
* Study of mental health concerns of lesbians and their families
* Definition and investigation of lesbian family issues
* Methodologic exploration of diversity in the lesbian population

The deadlines for receipt of applications are May 1st and October 15st . Applications will be evaluated using the following 100 point scale:

* Research design - 40 Points
* Feasibility of accomplishing the project - 20 Points
* Investigators' qualifications - 15 Points
* Budget justification - 10 Points
* Significance of the project to the lesbian community - 15 Points

In general, investigators are notified by mail approximately two months from the application deadline of its approval for funding. Grants range from $500 to $10,000. Grant award checks will be made to the primary institution identified on the application cover page. You may not begin your proposed research until you have received funding from LHF. Grant money is NOT awarded for completed research or for projects in progress.

Interim and final reports are to be submitted by the principal investigator. Upon completion of the project the investigator will be expected to present the results at either the annual Women in Medicine conference or the Annual Conference of GLMA. Within six months of project completion, the investigator is expected to submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. A copy of the manuscript is to be sent simultaneously to the LHF Program Manager.

Grant Application Format

1. Cover Page

2. Abstract of the Project in 500 words or less

3. Detailed Plan of Project:

* maximum of six double spaced typed pages
* includes hypotheses, goals and specific objectives of the project, a brief discussion of relevant background information, the relationship of the proposed project to other work already accomplished in the field, methods, sample size calculation with power analysis, and the significance of the project to the lesbian community

4. Itemized Budget:

* supplies and expenses with justification (budget $500 for presentation at a conference)
* support from other resources for this project for this fiscal year
* total amount requested for the project from Lesbian Health Fund. The Lesbian Health Fund does not cover personnel costs (salary and benefits) for the Investigators or indirect institution costs.

5. Study protocol as approved or submitted to the Institutional Review Board of the investigator's institution if animals or humans are involved in the project

6. Curriculum Vitae of Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigator, and Faculty Supervisor if the PI is a student, and of any other project member mentioned by name in the application. If a faculty supervisor is involved, submit letter of support from that faculty member for supervising the project. Current LHF grantees may not participate in a new grant as PI or Co-Investigator until LHF receives their written Final Report.

7. Signed statement by the Investigator and, if applicable, by the Co-Investigator that:

* all publications resulting from the research conducted from the award will acknowledge that the project was funded by the Lesbian Health Fund of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
* the abstract of the grant will be publicized with the names of the Principal and Co-Investigator if the grant is funded

8. Evidence of the primary institution's tax exempt status

9. OPTIONAL: Articles or publications of direct relation to the proposed project.

Please number all pages and send 10 copies of each and every item to:

LHF Program Manager
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
459 Fulton St., Suite 107
San Francisco, CA 94102

Questions? Write lhf@glma.org.

Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Clinical Psychology

The Theodore Blau Early Career Award honors a Clinical Psychologist who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession of Clinical Psychology by promoting the practice of clinical psychology through professional service; innovation in service delivery; novel application of applied research methodologies to professional practice; positive impact on health delivery systems; development of creative educational programs for practice; or other novel or creative activities advancing the service of the profession.

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility Criteria: Nominees should be no more than 10 years post doctoral degree.
Self-nomination is permitted.

Deadline: October 1, 2008

American Psychological Foundation
750 First Street, NE • Washington, DC • 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5843 • Fax: 202-336-5812 • foundation@apa.org

Annette Urso Rickel Dissertation Award for Public Policy

The APF Annette Urso Rickel Foundation Dissertation Award for Public Policy supports dissertation research on public policy, which has the potential to improve services for children and families facing psychosocial issues. Examples of eligible topics include but are not limited to issues with at-risk populations, prevention of child abuse, services for youth in the criminal justice system, effectiveness of school programs for children with psychological issues, using psychology in public policy to improve math and science education, and promoting healthy parenting.

Amount:
$1,000.

Deadline: December 1, 2008.

This award is made possible by a generous donation from the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation.

American Psychological Foundation
750 First Street, NE • Washington, DC • 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5843 • Fax: 202-336-5812 • foundation@apa.org

Todd E. Husted Memorial Dissertation Award

The Todd E. Husted Memorial Dissertation Award encourages contributions to the development of improved outreach and delivery of mental health services. The recipient receives $2,000 for the dissertation which contributes most to the Award's goals.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time and be in good standing in a graduate program in psychology at an accredited university or college located in the United States or Canada. In addition:

applicants must have had their dissertation proposals approved by their dissertation committees prior to application.
applicants must not have previously received an APA Dissertation Research Award or an APF/Todd E. Husted Memorial Award.
Click here to learn more.
Deadline: September 15, 2008. Completed applications will be accepted after June 1.

American Psychological Foundation
750 First Street, NE • Washington, DC • 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5843 • Fax: 202-336-5812 • foundation@apa.org