Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Maximum of $50,000 in direct costs per year
Funding duration of up to two years
Support doctoral candidates in completing dissertation research projects
Research should align with NIDA's strategic plan
Doctoral candidates from various academic disciplines
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIH funding source
Grant type
Recurring grant opportunity
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
U.S. based organizations are eligible
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible
Applicants must have completed all institutional requirements to enter the dissertation stage
Research related to substance use and substance use disorders
Basic neuroscience, etiology, epidemiology, prevention, treatment, and services
Completion of doctoral dissertation research
Research experience in clinical trials under a mentor is permitted
Maximum of $50,000 in direct costs per year
Indirect costs reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs
Earliest submission date: January 16, 2025
Application due dates vary, with the latest being June 16, 2026
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Research strategy, letters of support, and budget details are required
Applications involving clinical trials must have a mentor leading the trial