ORTDD Newsletter

February 12, 2024  -  View as webpage / Share

Join the ORTDD for the next NIDA Profiles of Excellence - Focus on Diversity Webinar!

Mark your calenders for February 26, 2024, from 12pm-1pm ET! Dr. Ezemenari Obasi, Vice President of Research within the Division of Research at Wayne State University will be presenting on "Advancing Health Equity in Addictions Sciences: A Personal Journey and Vision for Next Steps." You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion.

NIDA is Accepting Applications for R25 Programs!

If you are an established investigator who is passionate about developing early career scientists, consider submitting an R25 application. The purpose of the R25 mechanism is to support research education activities that:

• Complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs
• Enhance workforce diversity
• Help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds
• Foster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research and its implications.

Read the full newsletter to see a list of R25 NOFOs and upcoming due dates. Also, check out all active NIDA R25 grants.

R25 Program Spotlight

The ORTDD had the pleasure of interviewing NIDA R25 grantees Drs. Lisa McFadden and Brian Burrell, Professors at University of South Dakota, who lead the project entitled “SPURA - Summer Program for Undergraduate Research in Addiction.” The SPURA program provides an opportunity for undergraduates to conduct research. Read more about their program and the interview in the full ORTDD newsletter.

Special Call for NIDA Diversity Scholars Travel Award Applications

ORTDD is thrilled to announce a special call for travel awards to the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) conference!

Apply by February 23, 2024 11:59pm EST.

To apply, email nida_training@nida.nih.gov with the following documents in PDF format: your CV, presentation abstract, and a personal statement (1-page maximum) addressing how attending the conference will advance your career goals and how your career goals align with NIDA's strategic plan for a diverse research workforce. If you have any questions about this special call, please contact Dr. Yohansa Fernandez.

Stay Connected