Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: May 7, 2025 (AIDS) | June 16, 2025 (New) | July 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 16, 2025 (New) | November 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | February 16, 2026 (New) | March 16, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) | June 16, 2026 (New) | July 16, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission) | September 7, 2026 (AIDS)

Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 direct costs per year for 1–2 years; 8% indirect costs; dissertation research only.

Summary: Supports U.S. doctoral candidates in substance use/disorder research to complete dissertation projects aligned with NIDA priorities; clinical trials not allowed.

Key Information: Applicants must not propose independent clinical trials; research experience in a mentor-led trial is permitted.