Alcohol and Other Substance Use Research Education Programs for Health Professionals (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supporting educational activities for health professionals to learn about research on alcohol and substance use disorders, aiming to improve care for those affected (NIAAA/NIDA R25 program).
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 25, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | January 25, 2026 | May 25, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 direct costs per year, for up to 4 years; indirect costs capped at 8% MTDC.
Summary: Supports educational outreach projects to engage practicing health professionals in research-based education on alcohol and other substance use disorders, aiming to improve patient care.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed; foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Description
This NIH Research Education Program (R25) opportunity, led by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), funds creative educational outreach activities for practicing health care professionals. The goal is to foster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research on alcohol and other substance use disorders (AUD/SUD), and to translate this knowledge into improved care for individuals affected by these conditions.
Projects should focus on disseminating current and emerging research findings—such as neurobiology, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of substance use disorders—to health professionals in direct patient care roles. The program encourages innovative approaches that go beyond traditional classroom training, such as short courses, computer-based tools, or other novel strategies for engaging clinicians in diverse practice settings.
Applications addressing health disparities or medically underserved populations are encouraged. Programs must include a dissemination plan, an evaluation plan, and a sustainability plan.
Note: Clinical trials are not permitted under this funding opportunity.
