Who is eligible to be a principal investigator on an NIMH grant?
Any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out NIMH relevant research may work with his or her institution to develop a grant application. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. Applications are accepted for research support from investigators at foreign institutions. However, candidates for diversity supplements, National Research Service Award (NRSA) trainees at any level, and candidates for career awards must be citizens or permanent residents. See the NIMH training site for details on these programs. Any special criteria for applicant eligibility or requirements concerning the qualifications of the PI or other staff or participants will be specified in the program solicitation, program guidelines, or other publicly available documents. In the funding opportunity announcements, this information is listed under a section regarding Eligibility.
