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Limited Competition: Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Entrepreneurship and Product Development for Researchers Studying Drug Use, Drug Misuse, and Drug Addiction (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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The National Institutes of Health, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is inviting applications for a limited competition to establish a research education course aimed at equipping scientists studying drug use, misuse, and addiction with the skills necessary to translate their discoveries into real-world applications. This initiative, titled Growing Great Ideas, focuses on building capacity in product development, entrepreneurship, and innovation pathways to bridge the gap between early-stage biomedical research and implementation or commercialization. Participants will receive structured training, hands-on experience, and mentorship to navigate the scientific, regulatory, and business challenges unique to addressing substance use disorders, fostering an interdisciplinary community of researchers prepared to advance impactful solutions. The opportunity is issued under solicitation number RFA-DA-27-007, with a posting date of June 23, 2026, and a response deadline of October 1, 2026. This award does not permit clinical trials and is targeted specifically at research education endeavors. All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov, and inquiries should be directed to Jess Lukacs at the NIH. The course is intended to cultivate a pipeline of investigators equipped to drive innovation in the field of addiction science, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the development of biomedical products that meet pressing public health needs.

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NIH seeks applications for research education course to train scientists in translating addiction research into real-world applications.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities View NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) seeks to establish a course to equip researchers studying drug use, drug misuse, and drug addiction with the skills, knowledge, and practical tools needed to translate their scientific discoveries into impactful real world solutions. The course is envisioned to focus on building capacity in product development, entrepreneurship, and innovation pathways so participants can more effectively move biomedical ideas from early research toward implementation, or commercialization. By combining structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, the course is envisioned to accelerate the development of biomedical products that address the complex challenges of drug use, drug misuse, and drug addiction, while fostering an interdisciplinary community of investigators prepared to navigate the scientific, regulatory, and business aspects of this unique research field.

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