Funding is available for scientists at various stages of their career path to come to the United States and train with NIDA-supported researchers. To learn more about the international fellowships offered by NIDA, browse the lists below, read about other opportunities, or explore our Fellows World Map.
Fellowships for Postdoctoral Training
- INVEST Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral drug use and addiction research training with an established NIDA-supported scientist at a U.S. institution. - INVEST/Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral drug use and addiction research training in the United States with a scientist affiliated with 1 of the 13 CTN Regional Research and Training Centers. - INVEST Prevention Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral drug use and addiction prevention research training with an established NIDA-supported scientist at a U.S. institution.
View the Postdoctoral Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellow and Mentor Chart.
Fellowships for Midcareer Training
- NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellowships
Provides a 10-month, midcareer, nondegree fellowship for drug use and addiction professionals through mentored academic study at a U.S. university. - Meet Humphrey Fellowship Alumni (323KB)
Fellowships for Senior Researchers
- Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award (DISCA)
Supports professional exchange visits for drug use and addiction researchers from other countries and NIDA-supported scientists, for projects conducted in the United States. - Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents (USDISCA)
Supports professional exchange visits for drug use and addiction researchers from other countries and NIDA-supported scientists, for projects conducted outside the United States.