Alkermes Pathways Research Awards

Note: This is not a limited submission and is being announced as a courtesy only.

The program is designed to support research in therapeutic areas that are of interest to Alkermes, focusing on serious mental illness (SMI).

The areas of scientific interest are:
• Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder
• Sleep/circadian disturbances within Bipolar I Disorder and/or Schizophrenia (ex. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Hypersomnolence)

Applications that meet the following research design criteria are invited :
• Preclinical, clinical, translational and epidemiological research
• Research on treatment and patient-centered outcomes
• Clinical and health economic outcomes using real-world data
• Outcomes research supporting continuity of care utilizing telehealth or other technology-based approaches

Eligibility Requirements

This grant is for investigators who are in the early stages of their career; specifically, they may be the recipient of a career development (K) award or other mentored research grant, but not a funded R01 grant or DP2 award at the time of application. Researchers with an academic position above assistant professor are not eligible.

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Have an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent
• Affiliated with a medical or research center within the United States at the time of application
• Within 5 years of initial academic appointment (e.g., assistant professor) or current postdoctoral fellow
• Research focuses primarily on furthering our knowledge of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
• Have a research mentor with extensive experience in the field of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and/or sleep medicine
• Have not received a DP2 award or an NIH R01 grant at the time of award
• Willing and able to accept funding from a for-profit pharmaceutical company
• Able to complete the proposed research within 2 years (the “Research Project Period”)
• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or holder of a temporary non-immigrant visa that is valid for the duration of the 2-year grant period

Application Instructions

All applications should be submitted through the Pathways Application Portal.

The following items should be included in the submission via the portal:
1. Completed Pathways Research Awards Application Supplement Form
2. Completed Pathways Research Awards Budget Form
3. NIH Biosketch of applicant
4. Letter (1 page) of mentor support
5. Letter (1 page) from Division Chief or Department Head confirming academic appointment or postdoctoral fellowship