Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RD-AL-RDAAL-26-001
Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences for Graduate Students and Post-Graduates
Buyer
Office of the National Drug Control Policy
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
September 06, 2026
Identifier
RD-AL-RDAAL-26-001
NAICS
541720
This opportunity from the Office of National Drug Control Policy seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to create applied drug policy research experiences for graduate students and post-graduates. - Government Buyer: - Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a research grant for academic and nonprofit institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Applied drug policy research experience program - Conduct rigorous research studies and data analyses related to illicit drug supply, drug use, and associated consequences - Support the National Drug Control Strategy by helping officials anticipate and respond to new drug outbreaks - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding instrument: cooperative agreement - Award value: $100,000 minimum and maximum - Focus on research and data analysis, not product procurement
Description
This project will establish applied drug policy research experiences for graduate students and recent post-graduates to conduct rigorous research studies and data analyses to support the National Drug Control Strategy. The research will investigate dynamic shifts in, and associations between, illicit drug supply, drug use, and their associated consequences. The goal is to help public health and public safety officials anticipate new drug outbreaks and prepare faster and more effective responses to protect the American public.