Social disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

This program funds mechanistic research on how social isolation, loneliness, and other forms of social disconnection relate to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in late life, with interest in neurobiological, behavioral, psychosocial, and environmental mechanisms. Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including nonprofits, universities, governments, for-profits, tribal entities, and faith-based or community-based organizations. The award budget may not exceed $275,000 in direct costs over two years, with no more than $200,000 in any single year, and the project period is up to 2 years. No cost sharing is required, and foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed.

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• Health
• Research & Discovery
• Older Adults & Family Caregivers
• Aging, Dementia & Caregiving
• Mental & Behavioral Health

• ✓ City or township governments
• ✓ County governments
• ✓ For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• ✓ Independent school districts
• ✓ Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• ✓ Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• ✓ Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• ✓ Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• ✓ Others
• ✓ Private institutions of higher education
• ✓ Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• ✓ Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• ✓ Small businesses
• ✓ Special district governments
• ✓ State governments