NIDA Avant-Garde Program for HIV and Substance Use Disorder Research (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $700K

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 NIDA Avant-Garde Program for HIV and Substance Use Disorder Research, aimed at supporting innovative research that intersects HIV and substance use disorders. This grant opportunity encourages creative scientists to propose high-impact studies that lead to new therapies and preventative strategies for HIV among drug users, emphasizing originality and alignment with NIH’s HIV/AIDS research priorities. The program allows for clinical trial proposals with a funding ceiling of $700,000 per year for up to five years, with applications due by August 15, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for inquiries.

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    The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is offering the Avant-Garde Program for HIV and Substance Use Disorder Research to support creative scientists proposing innovative research that intersects HIV and substance use. This funding opportunity encourages groundbreaking studies that lead to new therapies and preventative strategies for HIV among substance users. Proposals must emphasize originality, aligning with NIH’s HIV/AIDS research priorities, and cannot overlap significantly with ongoing research. The program allows for applications proposing clinical trials, with a budget cap of $700,000 per year over a maximum of five years. Eligible applicants encompass various institutions, including higher education institutions, nonprofits, and governmental agencies. Key deadlines include a submission window opening on July 15, 2025, with an application deadline on August 15, 2025. The review process will prioritize the significance, innovation, and approach of the proposed work, without requiring preliminary data. Selected projects are expected to significantly impact HIV-related research, steering the field toward transformative solutions for those affected by substance use disorders.
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