The goal of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support doctoral candidates from a variety of academic disciplines for up to two years for the completion of the doctoral dissertation research project. Research projects should align with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Strategic Plan (2022-2026 NIDA Strategic Plan Director's Message | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (nih.gov). This award will facilitate the entry of promising new investigators into the field of substance use/substance use disorder (SU(D)) research, enhancing the pool of highly talented SU(D) researchers. Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups as described in the Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity (NOT-OD-20-031).
This NOFO is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial. Applicants to this NOFO are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
Deadlines:
- Letter of Intent: 30 days prior to the application due date
- R36 Due Dates: Feb. 16, Jun. 16, Oct. 16
- AIDS Due Dates: Jan. 7, May 7, Sep. 7
PAR-25-347 Expiration Date September 08, 2026
By the time of award, the dissertation candidate must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Permanent Resident Card USCIS Form I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Furthermore, at the time of award the applicant must have completed all institutional requirements to enter the dissertation stage of their research program.
Trainees who have received F31 funding are ineligible for the R36 Dissertation Award. Concurrent F31 and R36 applications are not allowed. Multiple PD/PI applications are not allowed.
Grants to support dissertation research will provide no more than $50,000 in direct costs per year. The salary proposed must be appropriately related to the existing salary structure at the recipient institution.