Pilot Award for Prevention and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders
UCSF offers pilot grants for innovative research generating preliminary data on opioid use disorder prevention and treatment, emphasizing clinical and translational science.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per project; one-year duration; direct costs only.
Summary: Supports pilot research generating preliminary data for prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders, emphasizing clinical and translational innovation.
Key Information: For UCSF faculty, fellows, and postdocs only; not open to residents or specialists.
Description
This grant provides pilot funding to support research projects focused on the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD). The primary aim is to generate preliminary data necessary for larger-scale clinical trials or community interventions. Projects may address a range of opioid-related topics, including pain management, prescribing practices, prevention and treatment of misuse/addiction, and the intersection of pain and addiction. The award encourages innovative clinical and translational studies, including feasibility studies, secondary analyses, development of new methodologies or tools, and early-stage development of therapies or technologies.
Proposals are expected to address at least one criterion of translational science, such as overcoming bottlenecks in translational research, developing generalizable solutions, or improving research efficiency. The ultimate goal is to provide foundational research that can lead to further funding and larger studies.
