Fellowships - NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowship

International research and exchange collaborations contribute to advances in scientific understanding about drug abuse and addiction. To foster these exchanges, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) partners with the U.S. Department of State to support a unique training program for midcareer drug abuse professionals. Through the combination of academic courses at a leading U.S. university and a professional affiliation with an Institute grantee, NIDA Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellows learn about NIDA-supported drug abuse research and the application of research to the development of science-based government policy and prevention and treatment programs.

Additionally, NIDA facilitates meetings between Fellows and grantees to discuss research funding opportunities and to help identify potential partners for cooperative research to be conducted in the Fellows' home countries.

If you are a midcareer drug abuse professional and want to gain international experience at a premier U.S. research institution, the NIDA Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowship is just right for you. The Fellowship will enhance your work by contributing to your understanding of the scientific basis of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA Humphrey alumni and their U.S. mentors form the nucleus of a network of scientists who exchange information and collaborate on drug abuse research nationally, regionally, and globally.

What Does the NIDA Humphrey Fellowship Include?

The 10-month, midcareer, nondegree fellowship provides –

• Mentored academic study at a preeminent U.S. university.
• A minimum 6-week research affiliation and professional experience with a NIDA-supported scientist.
• Additional professional development activities that help you establish personal relationships with NIDA grantees and NIDA officials who are interested in collaborating with you after you return home.
• Tuition, a stipend for books and living expenses, round-trip travel, health insurance, an allowance to support professional development activities, and participation in the national Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Seminar in Washington, DC.

Who Is Eligible?

The requirements for NIDA Humphrey applicants are –

• A midcareer position in a university, nongovernmental organization, government ministry, health care profession, or other drug abuse-related occupation where science-based evidence contributes to practice, policy, or program development.
• An earned doctoral degree in medicine, public health, or biomedical, behavioral, or social science. (Candidates with a master's degree and substantial professional or research experience will also be considered.)
• A demonstrated commitment to leadership and public service.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Citizenship in a country eligible for the Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Fellowship, with residency and employment in that country for the past 5 years.

How Should I Apply?

Contact the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your home country, or visit the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Web site for more information.

Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowship Brochure     (1.1MB)

Who has been a NIDA Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellow?

Year	Fellow
2007-2008
	Raina Abou El-enein Egypt
	Arian Boci Albania
	Fatima El Omari Morocco
	Marisa Felicíssimo Brazil
	Rushit Ismajli Serbia
	Boonsiri Junsirimongkol Thailand
	Zar Soe Myanmar
2006-2007
	Kevin Goulbourne Jamaica
	Adham Hamd Syria
	Rehana Kader South Africa
	Lala Margaryants Armenia
	Desiree Molina Venezuela
	Nguyen Cuu Duc Vietnam
	Peter Ndege Kenya
	Giselle Gonzalez Panama
	Md Alamgir Bangladesh
	Ysantha Merenchi Arachchige Ariyarantne Sri Lanka
	Amani Msami Kisanga Tanzania
	Mehboob Sing India
	Michelle Marlene Moor Trinidad and Tobago
2005-2006	Danesh Kumar Gupta India
	Fadi Hammal Syria
	Alexandra Hill El Salvador
	Abdallah Mansour Egypt
	Stephen Nsimba Tanzania
	Patricia Cavalcanti Schmid Brazil
	Anna Ramanova Tkachenko Russia
	Nataliya Yuirievna Vlasova Ukraine
2004-2005	Irena Jakovljevic Serbia & Montenegro
	Venera Zakirova Russia
	Khola Iram Pakistan
	Charlton Easton Collie Jamaica
	Arun Kumar Sharma India
	Nael Mostafa Hasan Egypt
	Susanna L Moneva Bulgaria
	Monica Siqueira Malta Brazil
2003-2004	Ana Djordevic Serbia and Montenegro
	Reminder Kaur Malaysia
	Mariano Hembra Philippines
	Boris Lobodov Russia
	David Otiashvili Georgia
	Riza Sarasvita Indonesia
	Vladimir Stempliuk Brazil
	Cheng-Hua Tian China
	Tomas Zabransky Czech Republic
2002-2003	Amit Chakrabarti India
	Winston De La Haye Jamaica
	Ye Swe Htoon Myanmar
	Alisher Latypov Republic of Tajikistan
2001-2002	Petra Exnerova Czech Republic
	Olga Toussova Russia
	Monica Beg Bangladesh
	Svitlana Pkhidenko Ukraine
2000-2001	Olga Vassioutina Russia
	Elvia Amesty de Torres Venezuela
	Vedran Mardešec Croatia
1999-2000	Teodoro Ciolompea Romania
	Sergiy Vasyl Dvoryak Ukraine
	Nimesh Desai India
	Evodia A. Mokoko South Africa
1998-1999	Amany Haroun El Mougy Egypt
	Gábor Keleman Hungary
	Leonardo Estacio Philippines
	Gennadiy Novitsky Russia
1997-1998	Victor Chtengulov Ukraine
	Maher Hussain India
	József Langó Hungary
	Rahmaan Lawal Nigeria
1996-1997	Ibrahim Abd El Aal Ismail Egypt
	Maritza Rojas Peru
	Gueorgui Vassilev Bulgaria
1995-1996	Gyaw Htet Doe Myanmar
	Mohamed Adib Essali Syria
	Haydée Rosovsky Mexico
	Berna Ulug Turkey
1994-1995	Chung Tai Lee South Korea
	Olga Romanova Russia
	Roumen Sedefov Bulgaria
	Jallal Toufiq Morocco
	Mani Viswananthan (deceased) India
1993-1994	Eli Lawental Israel
	Flavio Pechansky Brazil
1992-1993	Taiwo Adamson Nigeria
	Sandra Reid Trinidad and Tobago
	Suchart Threetiphikhum Thailand
	Wei-Jen Tsai Taiwan
1991-1992	Arthur Guerra de Andrade Brazil
	Shuaib Che Din Malaysia
	Eva Katona Hungary
	Isidore S. Obot Nigeria
	Waldemar Oliveros Victor Panama
1990-1991	Roberto López Godoy Mexico