Avenir Award Program for Chemistry and Pharmacology of Substance Use Disorders (DP1- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Avenir Award Program for Chemistry and Pharmacology of Substance Use Disorders, aimed at supporting early-stage investigators in transformative research related to substance use disorders and addiction. This grant program encourages innovative proposals in the fields of chemistry and pharmacology, providing funding of up to $300,000 per year for a maximum of five years, with an overall annual commitment of $3 million. The program is particularly significant as it fosters groundbreaking research that addresses public health challenges associated with substance use disorders, while clinical trials are not permitted under this funding opportunity. Interested applicants must submit their letters of intent and applications by the specified deadlines, with the closing date for applications set for August 7, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Avenir Award Program for Chemistry and Pharmacology of Substance Use Disorders, administered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), aims to support early-stage investigators conducting transformative research in substance use disorders and addiction. This program seeks innovative proposals in chemistry and pharmacology, providing funding of up to $300,000 per year for five years, with an overall commitment of $3 million annually. The application cycle opens on July 9, 2023, with key deadlines for letters of intent and applications. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, and foreign entities, while clinical trials are not permitted under this funding opportunity. The review process focuses on the scientific merit of the proposals, emphasizing significance, innovation, and the investigator's potential for creative research. An important aspect of the application includes a detailed essay outlining the project's significance and innovativeness. This award is designed for new investigators lacking preliminary data for traditional grants like the R01, thus fostering future leaders in the field. Overall, the Avenir Award promotes groundbreaking research in addressing substance use disorders through novel chemical and pharmacological methodologies, aiming to significantly impact public health and addiction treatment strategies.
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