Accelerating the Pace of Drug Abuse Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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$0 - $275K

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant under the funding opportunity titled "Accelerating the Pace of Drug Abuse Research Using Existing Data." This initiative aims to support innovative analyses of existing datasets to investigate substance use behaviors, including alcohol, tobacco, and HIV prevention, without the need for primary data collection. The program is particularly significant as it seeks to leverage previously collected data to enhance understanding of drug use etiology and epidemiology, ultimately guiding effective prevention and treatment strategies. Interested applicants can apply for funding up to $275,000 over a two-year period, with a total funding availability of $2 million for fiscal years 2023-2025. The application deadline is November 15, 2024, and further inquiries can be directed to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), invites applications for the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant under the funding opportunity titled "Accelerating the Pace of Drug Abuse Research Using Existing Data." This initiative focuses on innovative analysis of existing datasets to study substance use behaviors and related disorders, including alcohol, tobacco, and HIV prevention. Applicants are encouraged to utilize various public datasets without any primary data collection. The funding availability is $2 million for fiscal years 2023-2025, with project budgets not exceeding $275,000 over two years. Key deadlines for submissions include multiple due dates with the earliest starting on March 7, 2023, and a final expiration of November 16, 2024. Projects aimed at advancing understanding of substance use through various methodologies, including big data analytics and multi-source data integration, are particularly encouraged. The target applicants include diverse organizations, including higher education institutions and nonprofits, and all applications require adherence to strict NIH guidelines and submission processes outlined in the FOA. This funding aims to leverage extensive, previously collected data to address critical substance use issues effectively.
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