NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Maximum of $350,000 in direct costs annually
Total project period not exceeding 5 years
Support educational activities that complement and enhance training in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
Focus on substance use and substance use disorder research.
Clinicians, clinicians in training, and clinical researchers.
NIH funding source
Grant funding 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
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Federal Governments
U.S. Territory or Possession
Primarily for U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Institutions with existing NRSA training grants may apply if experiences are distinct.
Courses for skills development
Research experiences related to substance use and SUD
Medical/graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical residents, and independent scientists.
Enhancement of knowledge in substance use and SUD research.
Mentors should have established research programs in substance use/SUD.
Application budgets limited to $350,000 in direct costs annually.
Earliest submission date: February 11, 2025
Application due dates vary, with the latest being August 12, 2027.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Follow instructions in the Research Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Programs must be distinct from other federally supported training programs.