Last Updated – January 24, 2008

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Research & Grant Opportunities

Please be aware that the following list represents only "selected" opportunities as prepared by AAMFT Staff. If you are interested in grant or research opportunities, please be sure to thoroughly check the Resource Links section at the bottom of the page. From there you may access several complete grant listings.

NCIPC – Assessing the Effects of Interpersonal Violence on Suicide – (RFA) CE-08-007.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Women’s Mental Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period – (R01) PA-07-081.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website

NIH – Health Disparities in HIV/AIDS: Focus on African Americans – (R01).  PA-07-292 Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.  

NIH – Screening and Brief Alcohol Interventions in Underage and Young Adult Populations – (R01). PA-07-406. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – HIV Treatment Adherence Research – (R01). PA-07-338. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – Research on Interventions for Child Abuse and Neglect – (R01). PA-07-437. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – Behavioral and Social Research on Disasters and Health – (R01). PA-07-141.   Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – Research On Adherence To Interventions For Mental Disorders – (R01) PA-07-076. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents – (R01) PA-07-154 Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH- HIV/AIDS Severe Mental Illness and Homelessness – (R01) PA-07-473.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIDA - Drug Abuse Aspects of HIV/AIDS – (R01) PA-07-307. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – Prevention of Trauma Related Adjustments and Mental Disorders in High-Risk Occupations - (R34) RFA-MH-08-011.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – Health Behavior Change in People with Mental Disorders – (R01) PA-07-211.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity – (R36) PAR-06-217. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIH – Effectiveness, Practice, and Implementation in CMHS Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and their Families Service Sites – (R01) PA-07-091. Click here to be directed to the opportunity website.

NIAAA- Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery- (R01) PA-07-066.  Click here  to be redirected to the opportunity website.

 NIMH- Prevention of Trauma Related Adjustment and Mental Disorders in High-Risk Occupations- (R34) RFA-MH-08-011.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

 NIMH- Psychosocial/Behavioral Interventions and Services Research in Autism and Spectrum Disorders- (R34) PA-07-343.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

 NIDA-Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence-(R01) PA-07-329.  Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

 Federal Grant Opportunity – Bonuses & Incentives for Travel to New Orleans Area. Click here for more information.

NIMH – Basic and Transitional Research in Emotion – (R01) PA-07-083. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Transitional Research in Eating Disorders – (R01) PA-07-285. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIDA – Behavioral & Integrative Treatment Development Program – (R01) PA-07-111. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Research on Rural Mental Health and Drug Abuse Disorders – (R01) PA-07-103. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Research on Adherence to Interventions for Mental Disorders –(R01) PA-07-076. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NICHD – The Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents – (R01) PA-07-181. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIAAA – Structural Interventions, Alcohol Use, and Risk of HIV/AIDS – (R01) PA-07-036. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NICHD – Research on Pathways Linking Environments, Behaviors and HIV/AIDS – (R01) PAR-07-143. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Building Translational Research in Integrative Behavioral Science –(R01) PAR-07-155. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Mental Health Consequences of Violence and Trauma – (R01) PA-07-312. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Research on the Reduction and Prevention of Suicide – (R01) PA-07-079. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

HHS – Parenting Capacities and Health Outcomes in Youths and Adolescents – (R21) PA-06-530. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Women's Mental Health and Sex/Gender Differences Research – (R01) PA-07-164. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

NIMH – Clinical Research on Mental Illness in Older Adults – (R01) PA-07-163. Click here to be redirected to the opportunity website.

Programs for Mental Health Providers / Educators / Students

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students – Bureau of Health Professions – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – HRSA

Summary:

The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled in health professions and nursing programs. Participating schools are responsible for selecting scholarship recipients, making reasonable determinations of need, and providing scholarships that do not exceed the cost of attendance (tuition, reasonable educational expenses and reasonable living expenses). Click here for more information.

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Student/Resident Experiences And Rotations in Community Health (SEARCH) – National Health Service Corps – Bureau of Health Professions – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – HRSA

 Summary:

The SEARCH program provides health professions students and residents with opportunities to work on interdisciplinary health care teams. Currently, 22 states and U.S. territories offer SEARCH programs, extending a unique, hands-on, primary care training experience working with people in underserved rural and urban areas. Applicants who qualify for the program will be placed in a community where they can make a difference through NHSC's network of primary care associations and primary care offices. Click here for more information.

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Loan Repayment Program – National Health Service Corps – Bureau of Health Professions – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – HRSA

Summary:

The NHSC continually seeks clinicians dedicated to working with our Nation's underserved. We have created a program to connect these unique individuals with the communities that need them, and to support them during their initial time of service. Fully trained health professionals who are dedicated to working with the underserved and have qualifying educational loans are eligible to compete for repayment of those loans if they choose to serve in a community of greatest need. In addition to loan repayment, these clinicians receive a competitive salary, some tax relief benefits, and a chance to have a significant impact on a community.  Click here the following link for more information.

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Announcements (HRSA, NIH, NIMH)

Current & Proposed Grants - Accredited Programs & Members

Any accredited program faculty or individual members are encouraged to share information about their own existing grants and/or potential research opportunities with the MFT community. Please contact the Director of Accreditation Affairs, Victoria Matthews at vmatthews@aamft.org for more information.

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