HEAL Initiative: Research to Increase Implementation of Substance Use Preventive Services (R01 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

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity under the HEAL Initiative aimed at enhancing the implementation of substance use preventive services. This initiative seeks applications for research that addresses the gap between research and practice in substance misuse prevention, focusing on developing sustainable and effective service delivery strategies. Given the ongoing opioid crisis, the importance of this research is underscored by the need for innovative approaches to integrate evidence-based prevention within existing systems and to enhance workforce capacity. Successful applications may receive funding of up to $4.65 million over a maximum project period of five years, with direct costs not exceeding $800,000 per year. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for January 16, 2026.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing a funding opportunity under the NIH HEAL Initiative focused on enhancing the implementation of substance use preventive services. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks applications to address the research-to-practice gap in substance misuse prevention, emphasizing strategies for sustainability and effective service delivery. This initiative invites studies with preliminary data to advance infrastructure for ongoing prevention services, especially amidst the ongoing opioid crisis. Key research areas include developing approaches for integrating evidence-based prevention within existing systems (e.g., healthcare), enhancing workforce capacity, and optimizing implementation strategies using innovative technologies. Applicants should engage end-users throughout the research process to ensure relevance and facilitate broader applicability of findings. Funding of up to $4.65 million is available for successful applications that align with established public health objectives. The maximum project period is set at five years, with direct costs recommended not to exceed $800,000 per year. Applications must comply with NIH submission guidelines, including a required Data Management and Sharing Plan. This funding opportunity underscores the NIH’s commitment to improving public health through robust research that informs substance misuse prevention strategies across diverse populations and settings.
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