NIDA’s International Program builds partnerships among individual scientists, research institutions, and national and international organizations. The goal is to promote international research collaboration, sponsor research training fellowships, and exchange information on addiction science. See the chart below for the various opportunities available to international scholars.
See NIDA’s International Program website to learn more or contact ip@nida.nih.gov.
| Program | Career Stage | Eligibility | Program Description | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K99/R00 NIH Pathway to Independence Award | Postdoctoral Fellows | No more than 4 years of postdoc experience | To facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. | July 12, November 12, March 12 |
| Fogarty K43 Emerging Global Leader Award | Research scientist from a LMIC who holds an academic junior faculty position or research scientist | Appointment at an LMIC* academic or research institution. Low-income, lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income countries are included. | To provide research support and protected time for research scholars | December 3 |
| INVEST Fellowship for Postdoctoral Training | Postdoctoral Fellows | At least 2 years of experience | 12-month postdoctoral fellowship in collaboration with NIDA-funded mentor | April 1 October 1 |
| NIDA Intramural Research Program | Postdoctoral Fellows | See program website for details | Postdoctoral research program for up to five years | See program website for details |
| Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship | Mid-career Professionals | See program website for details | he Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program enhances leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change | Deadlines vary. Check with the U.S. embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country. |
| Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award (DISCA) | Senior Researchers | Senior researchers with a minimum of 7 years of experience in drug use and addiction research beyond the postdoctoral level | Supports a professional exchange visit of at least 4 weeks between NIDA-funded researcher and candidate | No specific deadlines. Applications are considered as they are received. |