NIDA International Newsletter
Below are recent news articles from NIDA International.
Upcoming Webinar: Best Practices for Mentoring and Collaborating With Research Trainees
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Join the NIDA International Program on July 16 for a webinar on effective mentoring and collaboration with research trainees, featuring global experts in drug use and addiction science.
Senior Researcher Exchange Opportunity in Drug Use and Addiction Research Links NIDA to the World
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NIDA International’s Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award (DISCA) offers a unique opportunity for senior researchers to engage in innovative, cross-border collaborations in drug use and addiction science.
NIH and Fogarty International Center Funding Opportunities Open to International Researchers
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Explore global health research funding from NIH and the Fogarty International Center, with opportunities tailored for international drug use and addiction researchers. Stay informed on upcoming deadlines and start your...
Attending the 87th Annual CPDD Scientific Meeting?
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Planning to attend the 87th Annual CPDD Scientific Meeting? Watch the CPDD International Committee’s welcome session for tips on travel, budgeting, visas, and making the most of your experience.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2025 International Highlights
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This year’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® brought together 25 organizations from 14 countries to host 148 international events aimed at educating youth and communities about substance use and...
NIDA Hosts Orientation for INVEST and Humphrey Fellows
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The NIDA International Program welcomed new INVEST and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows with an orientation featuring leaders from NIDA and across HHS, offering insights into public health priorities and research...
Beyond the NIDA International Fellowship: Alumni Stories of Career Growth and Impact
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NIDA International Fellowships have helped shape the careers of researchers across the globe, fostering professional growth and expanding networks in substance use and addiction science. Alumni have leveraged their fellowship...
INVEST Fellow Ilia Nadareishvili Publishes Fellowship Research Findings in Addiction
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INVEST Fellow Ilia Nadareishvili’s research on cannabis use in Georgia—now published in Addiction—examines the impact of legalization on young adults’ behavior and perceptions.
Save the Date for the 2025 NIDA International Forum!
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The NIDA International Program issues a call for plenary session proposals in preparation for the 2025 NIDA International Forum to take place June 13 and 14, 2025, in New Orleans...
2024 NIDA International Forum Convenes in Person, Offering Insight Into Current Global Substance Use and Addiction Interventions, Research, and Policy
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The 2024 NIDA International Forum gathered in Montreal, Canada, offering insights into addiction treatment and criminal justice systems, real world evidence-based interventions, and other current substance use and addiction topics.
CPDD International Committee Awards Best International Research Poster at the 2024 NIDA International Forum
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Nigerian researcher Afolabi Oyapero received the 2024 College on Problems of Drug Dependence International Committee Award for Best International Research Poster during this year’s NIDA International Forum.
NIDA International Program Selects Researchers From Morocco and Vietnam as INVEST Fellows
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The NIDA International Program has selected two postdoctoral researchers from Morocco and Vietnam to receive INVEST Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellowships.
Virginia Commonwealth University Welcomes 2024-2025 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows
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NIDA, the U.S. Department of State, the Institute of International Education, and host Virginia Commonwealth University welcome 11 accomplished substance use and addiction and public health professionals from around the...
Former Humphrey Fellow Brings Indigenous Voices Together at United Nations Forum
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Dr. Zaira Zambelli Taveira and a group of diverse stakeholders reflect upon how Indigenous knowledge is transmitted in their communities and in their institutions at this year’s United Nations Permanent...
Former Humphrey Fellow Joins Staff at the International Society of Substance Use Professionals
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Ms. Hala Najm, a 2022-2023 Humphrey Fellow, brings a diverse skill set in health promotion and substance use prevention to her new scientific support coordinator role with the International Society...
Former INVEST Fellowship Mentor Dr. Sandra Comer Engages With Congress at NIDA Anniversary Event
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Dr. Sandra Comer, professor of neurobiology in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University and a former INVEST fellowship mentor, was honored as a panelist at the National Institute on...
ISSUP and ICUDDR Host Conference in Greece, Signaling a New Era of Substance Use Research
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The International Society of Substance Use Professionals and the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction 2024 conference included workshops, training sessions, and cultural events for higher education faculty...
2024 NIDA International Forum in Montreal, Canada!
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Program 2024 NIDA International Forum, will be in-person and will be held June 14–15, 2024, at the Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Hotel...
Humphrey Fellows and NIDA INVEST Postdoctoral Fellows Visit NIDA
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In November 2023, the NIDA International Program organized a visit for the 2023-2024 Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellows and NIDA INVEST Postdoctoral fellows at NIDA.
Former Humphrey Fellow Helps Organize ISAM 2024 World Congress
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Dr. Rabia Bilici, 2020–2021 Humphrey fellow and current president of Turkey’s Addiction Psychiatry Foundation, is one of the main organizers of the 26th World Congress of the International Society of...
Humphrey Fellowship Has Long-Lasting and Far-Reaching Impact in India
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Dr. Lalchhanhima Ralte, 2019–2020 Humphrey fellow, continues his Humphrey project by teaching motivational interviewing to counselors in northeastern India.
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week Educates Youth Around the World
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® aims to inspire dialogue with and among youth all over the world about drug use and what science has taught us about addiction. NDAFW...
NIDA International SPR Poster Session at the 2024 SPR Annual Meeting
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The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 32nd Annual Meeting will be held in person May 28–31, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This year’s...
NIH and Fogarty International Center Funding Opportunities Open to International Researchers
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Several funding opportunities from the National Institutes of Health and the Fogarty International Center may be of interest to international drug use and addiction researchers.
2024 Collaborative Hubert H. Humphrey Alumni Project Application
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The Humphrey Fellowship Program is pleased to announce the pilot of the Collaborative Alumni Project (CAP) for all eligible Humphrey Fellowship alumni.