Exploratory Clinical Neuroscience Research on Substance Use Disorders

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) uses a R61/R33 Phased Innovation Award mechanism to support clinical research applications that are exploratory and developmental in nature and focus on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying SUD, including fundamental brain function relevant to substance use. This NOFO is particularly designed to support exploratory/developmental projects requiring budgets that would exceed that allowed for the R21 mechanism (Neuroscience Research on Dr Grant Number: PAR-26-093. Expected awards: 6.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 6

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: PAR-26-093
7. 7Posted: 2026-03-16

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