Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

The goal of this NOFO is to support doctoral candidates from a variety of academic disciplines for up to two years for the completion of the doctoral dissertation research project. Research projects should align with NIDA funding priorities. This award will facilitate the entry of promising new investigators into the field of substance use/substance use disorder (SU(D) research, enhancing the pool of highly talented SU(D) researchers. The program provides funding support specifically for dissertation research focusing on drug use and addiction research, helping doctoral students complete their research and enter the field as qualified researchers.