Pilot and Feasibility Studies in Preparation for Substance Use and HIV Prevention Intervention and Services Research Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support pilot and feasibility studies to inform the design and conduct of efficacy, effectiveness, and/or services research trials. Topics may include: 1) developing interventions to prevent substance use, misuse, or progression to substance use disorder; 2) prevention, treatment, or recovery services research, including research addressing comorbid pain and medical and mental health disorders; and 3) HIV eradication research, including implementation science, prevention, treatment and recovery in substance use settings/populations. Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16.8 Collaborative International Research Awards.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors. NIDA DESPR Program Staffpilotstudies@mail.nih.gov