[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

November 2026 | November 2025

Award size not specified; typically supports institutional K12 programs for multiple scholars over several years.

Supports institutional career development programs for clinician scientists in substance use and substance use disorder research.

--- ## Description This forecasted funding opportunity from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) aims to support institutional research career development (K12) programs. The goal is to provide intensive, supervised research training and career development experiences for clinician scientists (Scholars) to foster research independence in substance use and substance use disorder research. Eligible institutions will design programs that include mentorship, training, and research opportunities across a spectrum of NIDA science areas such as neuroimaging, genetics, medication and treatment development, prevention strategies, neuroimmune signaling, neuropathology, cognitive processes, population neuroscience, HIV and drugs of abuse, epidemiology, and implementation science. Collaborative investigations combining substance use disorders with pain or HIV are encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) - November 2025 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award size is not explicitly specified in the forecast. - K12 awards typically fund institutional programs supporting several scholars for multiple years, covering salary, research costs, and program administration. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) --- ## Application Process - Applications are not being solicited at this time; this is a forecasted opportunity to allow institutions to prepare. - The opportunity will use the K12 activity code. - Interested institutions should begin developing collaborations and responsive projects aligned with NIDA’s research priorities. - Monitor the [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359126) for updates and the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) release. --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed for institutional career development, not individual fellowships. - Focus areas are broad within substance use and substance use disorder research. - Collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches, especially those intersecting with pain or HIV, are encouraged. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov) - [Grants.gov Forecast Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359126) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Office/Unit | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | Lindsey Friend, Ph.D.| [NIDA_Training@nida.nih.gov](mailto:NIDA_Training@nida.nih.gov) | 301-402-1428 | NIDA Office of Research Training and Career Development |

NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

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