§ Federal grant opportunity · RD-AL-RDAAL-26-001
Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences
Office of National Drug Control Policy is accepting applications for Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences. The deadline is September 6, 2026 and the published award range is $1 – $100K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Office of National Drug Control Policy
- Application deadline
- September 6, 2026
- Award range
- $1 – $100K
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Health
- Opportunity number
- RD-AL-RDAAL-26-001
Program overview
This project will establish applied drug policy research experiences for graduate students and recent post-graduates to conduct rigorous research studies and data analyses to support the National Drug Control Strategy. This research will investigate dynamic shifts in, and associations between, illicit drug supply, drug use and their associated consequences, to help public health and public safety officials anticipate new drug outbreaks and prepare faster and more effective responses to protect the American public.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Office of National Drug Control Policy.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 6, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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