Fellowships
Funding is available for scientists at various stages of their career path to come to the United States and train with NIDA-supported researchers. To learn more about the fellowships offered by NIDA International, browse the lists below, read about other opportunities, download our Fellowship Opportunities Flyer (334KB) or explore our Fellows World Map.
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Senior Researchers
Senior drug abuse scientists can work with a partner during a research exchange of up to 3 months, or focus on HIV and drug use during an 8-month fellowship.
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Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award (DISCA)
Supports professional exchange visits for drug abuse researchers from other countries and NIDA-supported scientists, for projects conducted in the United States. -
Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents (USDISCA)
Supports professional exchange visits for drug abuse researchers from other countries and NIDA-supported scientists, for projects conducted outside the United States. -
NIDA-International AIDS Society (IAS) Research Fellowship in Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS
Provides an 8-month professional development fellowship for a well-established HIV scientist not currently active in the drug abuse field.
Midcareer Training
Established drug abuse professionals 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.
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NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowships
Provides a 10-month, midcareer, nondegree fellowship for drug abuse professionals through mentored academic study at a U.S. university.
Postdoctoral Training
Several opportunities are available for scientists who want postdoctoral research training and professional development opportunities. The majority of Fellowships offer a one-year training opportunity in the United States with a NIDA-supported drug abuse researcher. Actual details vary for each Fellowship.
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INVEST Drug Abuse Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral drug abuse research training with an established NIDA-supported scientist at a U.S. institution. -
INVEST/Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Drug Abuse Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral training in the United States with a scientist affiliated with 1 of the 13 CTN Regional Research and Training Centers. -
U.S.–Mexico Drug Abuse Prevention Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral drug abuse prevention research training for Mexican researchers with an established NIDA-supported scientist at a U.S. institution. -
NIDA-International AIDS Society (IAS) Research Fellowship in HIV and Drug Use
Provides 18 months of postdoctoral training at a leading research institute with a mentor who is an expert in the fields of HIV and drug abuse research.
Important Dates
NIDA International Forum
June 14–17, 2013
Online Registration Deadline:
May 6, 2013
FELLOWSHIPS
IAS/NIDA Fellowships
Application Deadline:
February 10, 2013
NIDA International Program Fellowships
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2013
GRANTS
Global Health Program for Fellows and Scholars
Application Deadlines: Vary
MEETINGS
American Association for the Advancement of Science
February 14–18, 2013
Boston, Massachusetts, USA