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

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-347

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Deadline

September 7, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36 Clinical Trials Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. 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 detailed here... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Public universities/colleges, Other eligible entities, Small businesses, Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Isl...
•Deadline: 2026-09-07

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What This Grant Funds

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 detailed here (https://www.drugabuse.gov/funding/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.

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Who Can Apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Small BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsIndependent School DistrictsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing Authorities501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: January 2, 2025

Application Deadline: September 7, 2026 (15 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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