Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total Funding Amount: $2 million for FY 2026
Duration: Maximum project period of five years
Objective: To support research on the effects of acute exposure to UPS opioids and their combinations.
Beneficiaries include researchers in neuroscience, biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences.
Part of a trans-NIH initiative to strengthen national medical and public health preparedness.
Higher Education Institutions
Nonprofits
For-Profit Organizations
Local, State, and Federal Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Organizations must be based in the United States.
Research on acute effects of UPS opioids and their combinations.
Understanding persistent or delayed pathophysiological effects.
Development of new therapies for treating or preventing injuries from UPS opioid exposure.
Research must focus on mechanisms of action of UPS opioids.
Application budgets limited to $300,000 direct costs per year.
Earliest submission date: October 18, 2025
All applications due by 5:00 PM local time.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Follow instructions in the Research Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.