ADAI Small Grants Program
The ADAI Small Grants Program funds innovative pilot research on substance use and addiction at the University of Washington to help projects grow into larger, externally funded studies.
Funder: University of Washington
Due Dates: March 14, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | September 11, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | March 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 for faculty/research scientists; up to $20,000 for mentored predoctoral students and postdocs; typically for 12 months.
Summary: Supports pilot and developmental research on alcohol and drug use, aiming to launch innovative UW projects that lead to larger external funding.
Key Information: Open only to University of Washington-affiliated researchers; two application cycles per year.
Description
The Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) Small Grants Program at the University of Washington provides seed funding for pilot studies and developmental research on substance use and addiction. The program encourages proposals from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to public health, medicine, pharmacology, psychology, sociology, information science, and social justice. Its primary aim is to stimulate innovative research at UW, helping projects mature into fully developed studies that can attract extramural funding. The program has a strong track record of supporting research that leads to publications, presentations, and further grant success.
