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NIDA Avenir Award

NIDA Avenir Award

Supports early-stage investigators building addiction science in HIV, substance use, genetics, and epigenetic research.

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The NIDA Avenir Award uses the DP2 mechanism to foster innovation from investigators at the very beginning of their independent research careers. NIDA describes Avenir recipients as "the future of addiction science." The award is available in two distinct tracks: Track 1 covers HIV and substance use, and Track 2 covers genetics and epigenetics of addiction. Each track has its own scientific scope …

What this grant funds

Innovative addiction science by early-stage investigators across two tracks: HIV and substance use, or genetics and epigenetics of addiction.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: nida.nih.gov