PRIIIA–TEAMS
Psychiatric Research Infrastructure for Intervention and Implementation in India – TEAMS

A UNIQUE RESEARCH TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

An FIC, NIH (USA) funded grant focused on research training for Serious mental disorders, Diabetes mellitus, Comorbid mental health issues, Stigma reduction 

An international collaboration between St. John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru & University of Pittsburgh, USA

A LONG-TERM TRAINING PROGRAM

PRIIIA-TEAMS invites applications for a long-term training program for Mentors-in-Training (MIT)

Program details:

• 2-year stream for Mentor–Mentee Teams 
• Eligible for training and mentoring from US and Indian faculty 
• Focus: Implementing research ideas 

Requirements:

• Statement of purpose (½ page) – motivation to learn mentorship skills 
• Brief biosketch (in given format) 
• Research proposal (for funding and guidance) 
• Team details: 
  • At least 3 members 
  • Or number and academic stream of students under supervision 

Program areas include:

• Comorbid medical disorders 
• Clinical & implementation research in mental health 
• Schizophrenia, autism 
• Diabetes mellitus & associated disorders 
• Dementia
• E-health
• Stigma reduction

For filling the application form:
Mentors in Training Application Form 

OR 

Email us at: priia-teams@sjri.res.in

Last date for submission: 31/05/2026

Smita N Deshpande                          Mary E Hawk                                   Vishwajit L Nimgaonkar                                
St John’s NAHS, Bengaluru              University of Pittsburgh                          University of Pittsburgh