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Advancing Real-World Effectiveness Evidence for Rapid-Acting Psychotropic Interventional Drugs (RAPIDs) (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-MH-27-150

About this opportunity

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications to establish a Rapid-Acting Psychotropic Interventional Drugs - Clinical Trials Network (RAPIDs-CTN). The overarching purpose is to generate actionable, real-world evidence to guide the safe and effective implementation of RAPIDs in routine clinical practice, answering urgent questions about how these treatments can be delivered sustainably outside tightly controlled experimental settings. This NOFO utilizes a milestone-driven UM1 Cooperative Agreement mechanism structured into two operational stages: Stage 1 (Years 1–2) for network establishment and pilot studies, and Stage 2 (Years 3–5) focuses for full-scale execution of proposed pragmatic trials. This program is intended only for large-scale, coordinated network projects that could not be achieved using other, more standard grant mechanisms.

Who can apply

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • City or township governments
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • County governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • State governments
  • Small businesses
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Additional eligibility information: Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;

Each funder sets its own eligibility, so check the details on their page before you apply.