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International Research Collaboration on Drug Addiction (R01)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites applications for international collaborative research on drug abuse and drug addiction. NIDA is the single largest supporter of research on the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of drug addiction in the world. The mission of the Institute is to bring the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction through support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines, and ensure rapid and effective dissemination and use of results to improve prevention, treatment, and policy. The International Program extends the Institute mission internationally through programs that: 1) take advantage of unique opportunities to advance scientific knowledge through research, 2) address the global impact of addiction on public health through activities that build research capacity internationally, and 3) effectively disseminate and share the knowledge gained through NIDA-supported research to scientists, treatment providers, and policy makers around the world. Activities sponsored and coordinated by the International Program include:
- Support of international collaborations to conduct research that allow U.S. scientists to take advantage of unique research opportunities.
- Development of bilateral and multilateral interchanges with other countries and international organizations to share research knowledge for mutual benefit.
- Administration of fellowships and professional development activities for U.S. and non-U.S. addiction researchers.
- Co-sponsorship of meetings and symposia with other countries or international organizations.
- Dissemination of NIDA research and International Program activities to a broad international audience.
Additional information on NIDA's international research program and opportunities for research and research training funding can be found at http://international.drugabuse.gov/home.html
In summary, the International Program advances NIDA's mission through fostering international cooperation in drug abuse and addiction research, while integrating NIDA's Divisional research priorities and crosscutting research issues within the frameworks of NIDA, NIH, and HHS health policy and U.S. economic and foreign policy considerations.
This program announcement is part of NIDA's effort to encourage rigorous collaborative international research and will provide funding for projects conducted in whole or in part outside the U.S. The research must be conducted by U.S. investigators in collaboration with non-U.S.-based investigators. Either the U.S. or the non-U.S. investigator may serve as principal investigator, but the project must include significant contributions of resources by each participant. Resources may include "in kind" contributions of personnel, access to study populations, laboratory and other research facilities, etc., as well as funding. This is a broad call for innovative research and applications are encouraged in all areas of science addressing drug addiction including but not limited to prevention, basic science, epidemiology, treatment and health services. Of particular interest are projects, that take advantage of a unique set of resources or subject populations which would otherwise be difficult to access domestically.
For More Information
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-050.html
category: News from Other Sources : Awards & Grants
contributed by Melissa Budahazy on 15 February 2006
North America : United States
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