Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 1R25DA062478-01A1
Summer Undergraduate Addiction Research Training Program in Central Appalachia
Recipient
East Tennessee State University
Award Amount
$129,640.00
Ceiling
$129,640.00
Awarded
February 12, 2026
Identifier
1R25DA062478-01A1
A five-year program to train undergraduate students in substance use/addiction research in Central Appalachia to address high opioid-related mortality and improve regional health outcomes.
Description
The project aims to mentor and train 10 undergraduate students annually over five years in substance use/addiction research in the Central Appalachian region, which has high rates of substance use-related morbidity and mortality. The program seeks to increase the substance use/addiction workforce, improve regional health, and reduce disparities.