HEAL Initiative: Career Development Awards in Implementation Science for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment (K23 - Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 342297Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

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Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/342297

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-22-207.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the HEAL Initiative: Career Development Awards in Implementation Science for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment (K23), aimed at supporting early-career clinician researchers dedicated to addressing the overdose crisis. This grant provides funding for a period of 3-5 years, allowing successful applicants to develop expertise in implementation science and conduct research projects that focus on improving the uptake of evidence-based practices in substance use treatment and prevention. The initiative emphasizes the importance of building a diverse cadre of researchers to enhance treatment strategies and address co-occurring mental health conditions. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by November 12, 2025, and can find more information at the provided NIH link or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov for inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services announces the HEAL Initiative: Career Development Awards in Implementation Science for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment (K23) aimed at supporting early-career clinician researchers. This program, primarily by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its components, seeks to address the overdose crisis by enhancing the skill set of individuals committed to implementation science in the substance use field. The K23 award provides funding for a period of 3-5 years to facilitate protected research time, allowing applicants to develop independent research careers focused on improving the uptake of evidence-based practices in treatment and prevention. Qualified candidates must have a clinical doctoral degree and demonstrate a commitment to researching patient-oriented approaches. The funding will support independent clinical trials or related studies aimed at reducing barriers to effective substance use interventions. The initiative underlines the need for diverse and skilled researchers to improve treatment strategies and address co-occurring mental health conditions. Applications are accepted from various eligible organizations, with emphasis on enriching the diversity of research teams. Potential applicants are encouraged to engage with NIH Program staff for consultation throughout the application process.
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