Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers. This initiative aims to support transdisciplinary teams of researchers to engage in high-impact studies that will advance clinical practice and generate knowledge to transform mental health care in the United States. The ALACRITY Centers will focus on developing, testing, and refining novel approaches for optimizing therapeutic interventions, organizing and delivering mental health services, and continuously improving the quality and impact of interventions within diverse care systems. • The program will support research that maximizes synergies across various components of the mental health research ecosystem. • Applications are expected to include a diverse team of researchers and stakeholders. • The initiative is intended to support research that will have a significant impact on mental health care. • The program will provide funding for a period of time, although the exact duration is not specified. • Eligible applicants include a variety of organizations, such as universities, non-profits, and small businesses.