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

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants

93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs

Last Updated: May 13, 2026
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

Eligible applicants

Government

  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Special district governments
  • County governments

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Division of Translational Research DTRcommunications@nih.gov

Email

DTRcommunications@nih.gov

DTRcommunications@nih.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
RFA-MH-27-135-Revised-Full-Announcement.html
RFA-MH-27-135-Revised-Full-Announcement.html
Apr 29, 2026 05:35 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: October 11, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$5,500,000

Program Funding

5

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-MH-27-135

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

2

Posted date:

April 29, 2026

Archive date:

December 10, 2026

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