Avenir Award Program for Research on Substance Use Disorders and HIV (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 346749Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/346749

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-125.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Avenir Award Program for Research on Substance Use Disorders and HIV, aimed at supporting early-stage investigators proposing innovative studies that address critical health issues at the intersection of substance use and HIV/AIDS. This grant program encourages applications that align with NIH HIV/AIDS research priorities and seeks to foster groundbreaking research that could optimize therapies for individuals at risk for HIV due to substance use, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of institutions, and grants can provide up to $375,000 per year for a maximum of four years, totaling $1.5 million, with applications due by August 15, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    The Avenir Award Program, overseen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and specifically through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is designed to support early-stage investigators proposing innovative research at the intersection of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and HIV. This funding opportunity encourages applications that describe the nexus of these two critical health issues and align with NIH HIV/AIDS research priorities. The program aims to foster groundbreaking approaches that could lead to optimizing therapies for individuals using substances and minimize the impact of comorbidities related to HIV. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities. Grants will provide up to $375,000 per year for a maximum of four years, totaling $1.5 million, with awards contingent upon available NIH funding and proposal merit. The program encourages diverse and creative research to address significant challenges in HIV treatment and prevention, especially in populations at risk for HIV due to substance use. Key application elements include a detailed research strategy focusing on the project's significance, innovation, and the investigator's qualifications. Overall, this initiative seeks to promote high-impact research critical for improving health outcomes among vulnerable populations.
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