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Understanding How Social Isolation and Loneliness Increase Suicide Risk in Older Adults (R21 — Clinical Trial Optional)

This R21 NOFO supports mechanistic research to clarify how social disconnection — including objective isolation and perceived loneliness — contributes to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in late life and to identify targets for future prevention or intervention. Studies may investigate neurobiological, behavioral, psychosocial, and environmental mechanisms (RDoC-compatible approaches encouraged…

Source

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Sub-agency: National Institute of Mental Health

Award

Award Ceiling: $200,000

Dates

Opportunity Released: November 18, 2024

Open for Submission: November 18, 2024

Submission Deadline: September 7, 2026

Application Window Closes: September 7, 2026

Eligibility

government

individual

industry:healthcare

industry:research

nonprofit

small_business

tribal

university

Higher Education Institutions (Private Institutions of Higher Education)

Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education (without 501(c)(3) IRS status)

For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)

Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government

U.S. Territory or Possession

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

Regional Organizations

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)

Foreign Organizations

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations

Keywords

late-life suicide

social isolation

loneliness

mechanisms

neurobiology

behavioral science

health-disparities

rdoc

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