Adolescent Overdose Prevention and SUD Treatment Initiative (R34 - Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Adolescent Overdose Prevention and SUD Treatment Initiative (R34 - Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at developing effective interventions for overdose prevention and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for adolescents aged 12-18. This initiative seeks pilot projects and preliminary research that focus on harm reduction, treatment effectiveness, and understanding patterns of substance use, particularly in light of rising adolescent overdose deaths. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as higher education institutions and community-based organizations, with a direct cost limit of $450,000 for projects lasting up to three years. The application submission window opens on February 13, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries. More details can be found in the full announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-25-031.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking pilot projects and preliminary research through the Adolescent Overdose Prevention and SUD Treatment Initiative (R34 - Clinical Trial Optional) to develop effective and scalable interventions for overdose prevention and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment aimed at adolescents aged 12-18, particularly those at high risk. This funding initiative, led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), responds to alarming increases in adolescent overdose deaths, which rose significantly between 2019 and 2020. The grant encourages studies focusing on harm reduction, treatment effectiveness, and identifying patterns of fentanyl use among at-risk youth. Applications are welcomed from various organizations, including higher education institutions and non-profits, with a direct cost limit of $450,000 for a project period not exceeding three years. The NOFO aims to encourage research that addresses unique factors impacting treatment access and effectiveness for adolescents, while also considering family and community dynamics. The initial application submission window opens on February 13, 2024, highlighting the urgency and importance of developing evidence-based approaches to confront the growing public health crisis of adolescent substance use and overdose.
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