Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences

This initiative seeks to create applied drug policy research experiences for graduate students and recent post-graduates to conduct rigorous, evidence-based research supporting the National Drug Control Strategy. Participants will engage in dynamic data analysis and studies focused on dynamic shifts in the illicit drug supply, patterns of drug use, and their associated public health and safety consequences. The goal is to generate actionable insights that enable public health and public safety officials to anticipate emerging drug threats and respond more rapidly and effectively to protect communities across the United States. The opportunity is issued under solicitation number RD-AL-RDAAL-26-001 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and was posted on August 6, 2026, with a submission deadline of September 6, 2026. The solicitation is open to federal applicants and does not specify a set-aside designation or NAICS code. All inquiries and submissions must be coordinated through the designated point of contact at Grants.gov, with support available via email and phone. The research activities will be conducted remotely or in locations determined by the selected participants, with no specific place of performance mandated.