Phased Research to Support Substance Use Epidemiology, Prevention, and Services Studies (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Optional)

The Phased Research to Support Substance Use Epidemiology, Prevention, and Services Studies (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Optional) is a funding opportunity aimed at supporting multi-disciplinary research work that can have potentially important effects on substance use public health issues. The core objective of this grant is to facilitate research work that spans across different areas such as epidemiology, prevention research, and service research, all with the ultimate goal of reducing the public health burden caused by substance use.

This funding opportunity is unique because it encourages applicants to start with a preparatory phase. This allows researchers to plan out their approach thoroughly and if successful, quickly moves from theory testing to practical intervention or from a preliminary trial to full-scale implementation. The swift transition process not only ensures efficient use of resources but it also holds the promise of potentially groundbreaking findings through sophisticated translational research methodologies.

In a nutshell, the primary focus of this grant is to encourage innovative research strategies that can bring quick and meaningful improvements to the field of substance use. Fundamentally, it offers an opportunity to bridge the gap between theoretical assumptions, preliminary trials, and implementation processes in a swift and effective manner, maximizing the potential for transformative results.