NIDA Avant-Garde Program for HIV and Substance Use Disorder Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Maximum budget of $700,000 per year
Maximum project period of 5 years
Support innovative research addressing HIV in the context of substance use and SUD
Encourage high-impact studies that lead to new prevention and treatment avenues for HIV
Scientists conducting research on HIV and substance use
Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Grant funding
Recurring funding opportunity
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local, State, County, City Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Federal Government Agencies
Foreign Organizations
Must have an eRA Commons account for Program Directors/Principal Investigators
Organizations from the US and foreign entities are eligible
Investigators at all career levels are eligible, but must demonstrate commitment to biomedical or behavioral relevance to HIV and substance use
No specific preferences stated
Innovative basic, clinical, and translational research related to HIV and SUD
Pioneering research leading to improved therapies or preventive interventions for HIV in people with SUD
Applicants must demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to carry out proposed research
Limited to $700,000 in direct costs per year
Open Date: July 15, 2025
Application Due Date: August 15, 2025
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Applications must follow the Research Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide