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.

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