Institutional Training Programs
These institutional grants provide research training, mentoring, and educational opportunities at an institutional level to support multiple scientists and clinical-researchers at various levels of training.
On this page:
- Funding opportunities for Institutional Training Grants (T32)
- Funding opportunities for Research Education Grants (R25)
Notices of funding opportunities for institutional training grants (T32)
Please note: NIH is revising the application and review criteria for institutional T32 applications beginning with those submitted January 25, 2025 and beyond.
NIMH encourages innovative Institutional Training Grant (T32) applications to support research training programs within the research areas and research priorities supported by the Institute. Research training programs are designed to allow the Program Director/Principal Investigator (Training PD/PI) to select the trainees (predoctoral and/or postdoctoral fellows) and develop a curriculum of study and research experiences necessary to provide high quality research training.
The NIMH also supports the NIH Jointly Sponsored Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (JSPTPN) , a multi-Institute effort that provides support for first and second year graduate students to obtain broad-based fundamental research training across the neuroscience spectrum. In addition to a broad education in fundamental neuroscience, the programs supported under this mechanism are expected to provide a strong foundation in experimental design, statistical methodology, and quantitative literacy as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
PDs/PIs are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate NIMH Research Training and Career Development representative well in advance of the receipt deadline to discuss their institution’s application plans.
| Links to Funded Awards (NIH RePORTER)* | Funding Opportunity Information |
| T32 | Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) |
| Jointly Sponsored NIH Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences |
* The NIH RePORTER is an electronic tool that allows users to search a repository of both intramural and extramural NIH-funded research projects.
NIMH-specific policies and other relevant notices
- NIMH Guidance for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Requirements
- Current stipends are posted on the NIH NRSA fellowship webpage .
- NIMH National Research Service Awards (NRSA) Practices and Guidance
- Advance Notice of Transition to the xTRACT System for Preparing Research Training Data Tables
Notices of funding opportunities for research education grants (R25)
NIMH supports Research Education Grants (R25) designed to provide Institutional support for creative and innovative research education programs. Supported activities include 1) the development of programs to support research-oriented residents during psychiatry residency, 2) the development of short-courses, and 3) the development of mentoring networks for individuals.
PDs/PIs are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate NIMH Research Training and Career Development representative well in advance of the receipt deadline to discuss their institution’s application plans.
* The NIH RePORTER is an electronic tool that allows users to search a repository of both intramural and extramural NIH-funded research projects.