HEAL Initiative: Career Development Awards in Implementation Science for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment (K01 - Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 342406Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

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/342406

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-22-206.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the HEAL Initiative: Career Development Awards in Implementation Science for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment (K01), aimed at supporting early career researchers in addiction science. This grant provides an opportunity for eligible applicants to develop expertise in implementation science methods while conducting research projects that align with the HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy, focusing on areas such as opioid use disorder treatment and harm reduction. The initiative is critical in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis by fostering a new generation of researchers capable of translating evidence-based practices into effective community interventions. Interested applicants can apply for funding up to $275,000, with a closing date for submissions set for November 12, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants may contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov or visit the additional information link at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-22-206.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, particularly through the NIH, has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the HEAL Initiative, aimed at supporting early career investigators in implementing science research focused on substance use prevention and treatment. The K01 Research Scientist Development Award offers up to five years of funding, enabling awardees to lead independent clinical trials aligned with the HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy. The program addresses the urgent need for researchers equipped to translate evidence-based practices into viable community interventions, particularly amidst the opioid crisis. Eligible applicants, including individuals with foundational training in addiction research, must demonstrate a commitment to developing a sustained research career. Each application must articulate clear career development activities, mentoring plans, and research strategies aimed at integrating substance use treatment with co-occurring mental health or social conditions. The application process involves stringent criteria, emphasizing diversity in research teams and ethical considerations in research practices. This FOA highlights the NIH's commitment to bolster the scientific workforce capable of tackling America's addiction crises through targeted research.
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