Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Avenir Award Program for Genetics or Epigenetics of Substance Use Disorders

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Up to $300,000 per year for a maximum of five years.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To support early-stage investigators proposing highly innovative studies in the genetics or epigenetics of substance use disorders.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Early-stage investigators, researchers in the field of addiction, and ultimately individuals affected by substance use disorders.

Funding Source and Type

NIH funding, grant type.

Grant Frequency

Recurring, with applications due annually.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

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)

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Applicants must be classified as Early Stage Investigators (ESI).

Geographic Location Requirements

Must be based in the United States.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate potential for high-impact research.

Organizational Structure Preferences

Independent research position at a domestic institution is required.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Innovative studies in genetics or epigenetics of substance use disorders.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Research that opens new areas of understanding in addiction.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Skills and knowledge necessary to carry out the proposed research.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Limited to $300,000 in direct costs each year.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines

Applications due by September 25 each year until 2025.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Applications must follow the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

Grant Details

substance use disorders genetics epigenetics addiction research early stage investigator NIH funding healthcare research
Avenir Award Program for Genetics or Epigenetics of Substance Use Disorders
PAR-23-021
NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (NDPA)
EDU NGO PUBLIC RESEARCH ENTERPRISE SME
US
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
1500000.00
300000.00
300000.00
USD
100.00
Sept. 25, 2025, 10 p.m.
March 2024 - July 2026