NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding for mentorship and research training in substance use disorder research for clinician scientists through intensive supervised programs (K12 Clinical Trial Optional).
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: August 5, 2025 (New/Renewal/Resubmission/AIDS) | November 13, 2025 (New/Renewal/Resubmission/AIDS) | March 6, 2026 (New/Renewal/Resubmission/AIDS) | August 5, 2026 (New/Renewal/Resubmission/AIDS) | November 13, 2026 (New/Renewal/Resubmission/AIDS)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 direct costs per year for 4–5 years; individual scholar salary up to $100,000/year plus $50,000/year for research costs.
Summary: Supports institutional K12 programs providing mentored research and career development for clinician scientists in substance use and substance use disorder research.
Key Information: Clinical trial participation is optional; limited submission—one application per institution per cycle.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at NIH, funds institutional K12 programs to provide intensive, mentored research training and career development for clinician scientists (Scholars) in substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) research. The program aims to prepare Scholars for research independence through a combination of didactic coursework, supervised research, and career development activities. Scholars may lead or participate in clinical trials, including minimal risk trials, as part of their training.
Programs must be designed to support a diverse pool of clinician scientists, including but not limited to physicians, clinical psychologists, social workers, and pharmacists. Each Scholar is expected to be supported for 3–4 years (12-month appointments), with a minimum commitment of 9 person-months (75% effort) per year to research and career development.
