This grant is for the purpose of investigating the complex, two-way relationships between social media use and adolescent mental health. Specifically, it aims to understand how social media influences psychiatric symptoms and contributes to either risk or resilience for psychopathology in young people aged 10-20. The funding opportunity defines social media as internet-based platforms facilitating user interactions through information sharing or consumption. This initiative targets adolescents, recognizing their increasing access and independence in using digital platforms. It is crucial to note that this grant will not support effectiveness or efficacy trials, focusing instead on foundational research into these bidirectional influences.
Opportunity ID: 356911
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-MH-25-206 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bidirectional Influences Between Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.242 — Mental Health Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) focuses on understanding bidirectional relationships between social media use and adolescent mental health, psychiatric symptoms, and risk or resilience for psychopathology. For the purposes of this NOFO, social media are defined as internet-based communication platforms and applications that enable interactions between users by sharing or consuming information. The NOFO focuses on adolescents (broadly defined here as 10-20 years of age), who have increasing access to social media and greater autonomy in their use of digital platforms. No effectiveness/efficacy trials will be accepted. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-25-206.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 356911 Full Announcement-RFA-MH-25-206 -> RFA-MH-25-206-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288448 | Dec 27, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356911 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356911 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
356911 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356911 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
356911 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356911 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
356911 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
356911 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
356911 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
356911 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
356911 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
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