NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
About
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs that propose to support intensive supervised research training and career development experiences for clinician scientists (Scholars) leading to research independence in the area of substance use and substance use disorder research.
The NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal funding opportunity designed to support institutional research career development programs that cultivate the next generation of clinician scientists dedicated to substance use and substance use disorder research. This grant provides intensive supervised research training and mentored career development experiences for clinical scholars seeking to establish research independence in this critical field. The program is ideal for academic medical centers, research institutions, and eligible organizations committed to developing clinician-scientists who will lead innovative research addressing the pressing public health challenge of substance use disorders. By supporting structured career development pathways, this award helps bridge the gap between clinical practice and independent research, enabling clinician-scientists to make significant contributions to understanding and treating substance use disorders. Institutions should apply if they can provide comprehensive mentoring, research infrastructure, and career development support to nurture scholar independence and productivity in substance use research.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
November 13, 2026
Award Amount
Up to $750K
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
Up to $750K
Deadline
2026-11-13
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual
Best For
Academic institutions, medical centers, HBCUs, minority-serving institutions, and community-based organizations developing clinician-scientist researchers in substance use and substance use disorder research
Eligibility
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Govern
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Eligible applicants include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Faith-based and Community-based Organizations, Eligible Federal Government Agencies, and Indian/Native American Tribal Governments. For a complete and current list of eligible institution types and specific requirements, consult the official NIDA funding announcement on grants.nih.gov.
How much funding does the NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) provide?
Funding ranges up to $750,000, though the exact amount may vary depending on the specific funding cycle and institutional needs. Check the official NIDA grant announcement for current funding levels and budget guidelines for your application cycle.
How do I apply for the NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Applications are submitted through the NIH grants portal. Institutions should prepare a comprehensive proposal outlining their mentoring structure, research training program, clinical scholar development plan, and institutional commitment. The application deadline is November 13, 2026. For detailed submission instructions, application forms, and technical requirements, visit the official NIDA funding opportunity announcement on grants.nih.gov or contact your institution's grants office.
What can the NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award funding be used for?
Funding supports institutional research career development programs that provide intensive supervised research training and mentored career development experiences for clinician scientists in substance use and substance use disorder research. This includes scholar support, mentoring infrastructure, research training activities, and career development experiences designed to foster research independence. Specific allowable uses should be confirmed in the official funding announcement.
Last updated: July 5, 2026