Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences

This initiative seeks to develop applied drug policy research experiences for graduate students and recent post-graduates to engage in rigorous, data-driven studies that directly support the National Drug Control Strategy. The research will examine evolving patterns in illicit drug supply chains, patterns of drug use, and the resulting public health and safety consequences, aiming to identify emerging threats and enable faster, more informed responses by federal, state, and local authorities. Participants will conduct advanced data analyses to uncover associations between drug market dynamics and community-level impacts, equipping policymakers with actionable insights to prevent and mitigate drug-related harms. The solicitation, numbered RD-AL-RDAAL-26-001, was posted on August 6, 2026, with a response deadline of September 6, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541720 for research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The project is managed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, a federal agency, and is open to qualified applicants nationwide without set-aside restrictions. All inquiries and submissions must be directed through Grants.gov, with technical support available via the provided email and phone number. Work will be performed remotely or at locations determined by the selected participants, with no specific place of performance designated in the posting.