Frequently Asked Questions
International Meetings
How many types of travel awards exist for international researchers to participate in the NIDA International Forum, Building International Research on Drug Abuse, and the CPDD Annual Scientific Meeting?
Two. The first is for researchers whose abstracts are accepted for presentation at the NIDA International Forum, Building International Research on Drug Abuse, which is supported and administered by NIDA. The second travel award program, WHO/NIDA/CPDD Traveling Fellowships, is administered by the CPDD International Committee and supported by all three organizations.
How do I apply for the travel awards?
Because two different committees administer the awards, you must apply for each award separately.
Applications must include 1) a one-page abstract of current work that could be presented at both meetings, including the title, method, findings, and relevance of the work to drug abuse research (ideally, this abstract should also be submitted simultaneously to CPDD and the NIDA International Forum), 2) a curriculum vitae documenting research experience, 3) a brief proposal detailing a plan for visit(s) to NIDA-supported researchers and a clear description of potential collaborative research, and 4) two letters of support. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Fellows' travel arrangements will be coordinated by the NIDA International Program after the awards are announced. Applications should include a fax number and e-mail address whenever possible. E-mail applications are encouraged. Award selections will be announced in March 2001.
Submit applications for the WHO/NIDA/CPDD Traveling Fellowships to:
Dr. Chris-Ellyn Johanson
Associate Director
Research Division on Substance Abuse
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Wayne State University School of Medicine
2761 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48207, USA
Telephone: +1-313-993-1380
Fax: +1-313-993-1372
E-mail: cjohans@med.wayne.edu
When you submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation at the NIDA International Forum, you are automatically considered for the NIDA International Forum Travel Awards.
How do I submit abstracts to both the NIDA and the CPDD meetings?
Follow the instructions on the NIDA Abstract Submission Form to submit abstracts for the NIDA International Forum, Building International Research on Drug Abuse. Contact www.cpdd.org for instructions on submitting abstracts for presentation at the CPDD Annual Scientific Meeting.
How do I register for both the NIDA International Forum, Building International Research on Drug Abuse, and the CPDD Annual Scientific Meeting?
Follow the instructions on the NIDA Meeting Registration Form to register for the Building International Research on Drug Abuse meeting. Contact http://www.cpdd.org/ to register for the CPDD meeting.
INVEST Research Fellowships
What is the INVEST Drug Abuse Research Fellowship?
The INVEST Research Fellowship is a competitive, 12-month, NIH postdoctoral award that enables highly qualified postdoctoral scientists from outside the United States to conduct research with a NIDA grantee at a U.S. institution. The fellowship provides training in U.S. research methods and the NIH grants application process, and includes professional development activities.
When are applications due and awards announced?
NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Award applications are accepted throughout the year. The award is announced one month after each application has been reviewed. The exchange visit must be completed by December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the award announcement.
Is the Fellowship limited to a particular discipline in drug abuse research?
Fellows may conduct their Fellowship in any aspect of drug abuse research. Previous Fellows have conducted drug abuse research in such disciplines as neuroscience, biomedicine, epidemiology, prevention, treatment, and clinical sciences.
Will the Fellowship experience help me in seeking NIDA funding for research proposals?
Yes. While the experience does not guarantee additional funding in any way, the INVEST Research Fellowship program provides the opportunity to affiliate with a U.S. researcher who has been successful in seeking NIDA support and to learn about the NIH grants application process. Fellows and their Mentors participate in an exercise where they jointly develop a potentially fundable research proposal to be carried out in the Fellow's home country. These exercises may be incorporated by the authors into future grant applications.
Who may apply?
Outstanding scientists may apply for an INVEST Research Fellowship if they hold an earned doctoral degree in medicine or health, or in behavioral, biomedical, or social science; have at least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience; and live and work outside the United States.
How do I apply?
Interested persons should first identify a NIDA-supported researcher in the United States who is willing to serve as a Mentor; applicants and Mentors then develop jointly a research plan for the Fellowship application. If you need assistance in locating a potential Mentor, please contact the NIDA International Program for assistance. The Fellowship application packet provides additional instructions for applicants.
Who is eligible to become an INVEST Research Fellowship Mentor?
NIDA grantees at U.S. institutions who conduct research in any aspect of drug abuse or drug-related consequences are eligible to serve as Mentors for INVEST Research Fellows.
What are the responsibilities of INVEST Research Fellowship Mentors?
Mentors agree to provide training in research methods and the NIH grants application process and support the professional development of the Fellow, who must hold an earned doctoral degree in medicine or health, or in behavioral, biomedical, or social science and have at least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience. NIDA fully funds the 12-month appointment and provides travel support for Fellows to visit NIDA and attend professional meetings and research symposia.
How are Mentors selected?
Each Fellowship applicant must identify a NIDA-funded researcher in the United States who is willing to become the applicant's Mentor. Mentors and Fellowship applicants together develop a research plan which, along with the Mentor's signature agreement, is submitted as part of the competitive application process.
How can potential Mentors and Fellows meet?
One of the best ways to meet researchers from other countries is by participating in international research symposia like the NIDA International Forum, Building International Research on Drug Abuse, sponsored by the NIDA International Program immediately before the Annual Scientific Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence.
Can the NIDA International Program help me identify a potential Fellow or Mentor?
Yes. Each year, the NIDA International Program receives inquiries from highly qualified scientists seeking to identify a potential Mentor and from NIDA grantees seeking to identify potential Fellows. Drug abuse researchers interested in becoming an INVEST Research Fellow or Mentor should contact the NIDA International Program. Briefly summarize your biomedical, epidemiological, prevention, neuroscientific, or clinical sciences research background and current activities. The NIDA International Program will facilitate introductory discussions between potential Fellows and Mentors with similar research backgrounds.
Another possible way interested persons can begin their search for a potential mentor is to use the CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects) database. CRISP is a searchable database of federally funded biomedical research projects being conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions. You can use the CRISP interface to search for scientific concepts, emerging trends and techniques, or identify specific projects and/or investigators that closely match your research background and current activities. CRISP can be found at http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/
Where do I get more information?
For more information, contact the NIDA International Program.
NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowships
What is the NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowship?
The NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowship is a competitive, 10-month program that combines academic course work at The Johns Hopkins University with professional development activities for midcareer professionals from eligible countries. Fellowships are supported by NIDA in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education.
When are applications due and awards announced?
Application deadlines vary by country. Check with the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country for more information.
Are the NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowships limited to a particular discipline in drug abuse research or policy development?
Fellows may concentrate in any aspect of drug abuse research or policy development. Previous Fellows have examined drug abuse research or policy development through such disciplines as epidemiology, prevention, treatment, and basic science. Fellows whose interests include rigorous scientific research on drug abuse might want to consider applying for the INVEST Drug Abuse Research Fellowships, also sponsored by NIDA.
Will the Fellowship experience help me in seeking NIDA funding for my research proposals?
Yes. While the experience does not guarantee additional funding in any way, the NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowship program provides the opportunity to spend 6 weeks in a professional affiliation with a U.S. researcher who has been successful in seeking NIDA support and to learn about the NIH grants application process. For example, Fellows participate in an exercise where they receive guidance in developing a potentially fundable research proposal to be carried out in their home countries. These exercises may be incorporated by the authors into future grant applications.
Who may apply?
Outstanding midcareer professionals from eligible countries may apply for a NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowship if they hold an earned doctoral degree in medicine or health, or in biomedical, behavioral, or social science. Candidates may also be considered if they have a master's degree and substantial professional or research experience.
How do I know if residents of my country are eligible to apply?
Contact the U.S. Information Service at the U.S. Embassy in your country. The Institute of International Education, which administers the Humphrey Program, also maintains a list of eligible countries on its Web site, www.iie.org/pgms/hhh.
How do I apply?
Application materials and further information are available from the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country. The NIDA International Program welcomes inquiries and will facilitate applications from eligible professionals.
Before I apply, do I need to identify a potential host for my 6-week professional affiliation?
NIDA staff will help Fellows identify appropriate hosts for the 6-week professional affiliation about halfway through the Fellowship year. This provides Fellows with more information on options for the affiliation and allows NIDA staff to learn more about the Fellows' professional experiences and interests.
Where do I get more information?
For more information about the NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowships, contact the NIDA International Program. For general information about the Humphrey Program, contact the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country or
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005 USA
Telephone: +1-202-326-7701
Fax: +1-202-326-7702
E-mail: hhh@iie.org
Web site: http://www.iie.org/pgms
NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Awards
What is the NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Award?
NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Awards are competitive 1- to 3-month professional visits to the United States for experienced drug abuse researchers from any other country to stimulate development of innovative collaborative research. This program gives senior international researchers the opportunity to propose projects that can potentially advance the scientific agenda in both countries as well as offer the ability to apply enhanced research skills and mechanisms in the non-U.S. scientist's home country.
When are applications due and awards announced?
NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Award applications are due October 15 of each year. The awards are announced by December 1 of each year and the exchange visit must be completed by December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the award announcement.
Is the award limited to a particular discipline in drug abuse research?
Distinguished International Scientists may focus on any aspect of research related to drug abuse and drug-related consequences.
Will the award help me in seeking NIDA funding for research proposals?
Yes. Although the award does not guarantee additional funding in any way, one of the criteria for the NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Awards is the potential to complete a research grant proposal that could be submitted through the NIH grants application process. Additionally, the award allows a senior scientist from another country to affiliate with a U.S. researcher who has been successful in seeking NIDA support.
Must I use the NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Award to prepare a research grant proposal?
Completing a research grant proposal is just one of the options available to NIDA Distinguished International Scientists and their U.S. collaborators. Applicants are selected based on the potential of the proposed collaboration to produce a product or other outcome. NIDA has intentionally left the criteria vague to encourage creativity. Previous applicants have sought to refine a research method, explore the feasibility of new investigative topics, or publish a scientific paper.
Who may apply?
Veteran scientists may apply for a NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Award if they have amassed a scientific record that includes peer-reviewed publications and at least 7 years of experience in drug abuse research.
How do I apply?
Qualified scientists must first identify NIDA-supported researchers in the United States who are willing to collaborate with applicants. Applicants and their U.S. colleagues then develop jointly a plan for the proposed collaborative effort. contact the NIDA International Program for an application packet and detailed instructions. View the NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Program Award application online (PDF format, 400K).
Who is eligible to collaborate with a NIDA Distinguished International Scientist?
NIDA grantees at U.S. institutions who conduct research in any aspect of drug abuse or drug-related consequences are eligible to collaborate with NIDA Distinguished International Scientists.
What are the responsibilities of scientists who agree to collaborate with NIDA Distinguished International Scientists?
NIDA envisions that its grantees and Distinguished International Scientists are true partners in the development and execution of the proposed collaboration. U.S. collaborators agree to provide laboratory and office support for the NIDA Distinguished International Scientist during the 1- to 3-month professional visit. NIDA funds the Distinguished International Scientist's travel and living expenses associated with the professional visit.
How are the U.S. collaborators selected?
NIDA Distinguished International Scientist applicants must identify a NIDA-funded researcher in the United States with whom they wish to collaborate. Applicants and their U.S. colleagues then develop jointly a plan for the proposed collaborative effort.
How can potential collaborators meet?
One of the best ways to meet researchers from other countries is by participating in international research symposia.
Can the NIDA International Program help me identify a potential collaborator?
NIDA envisions that its grantee and the Distinguished International Scientist applicant are professional colleagues who have agreed to collaborate on a topic of mutual interest. When appropriate, the NIDA International Program will facilitate introductions among qualified researchers so that these professional relationships may develop to the point that a collaborative project is a natural continuation of the researchers' work.
May I make three 1-month professional visits rather than one 3-month visit?
The length of the professional visit funded by the NIDA Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award should be governed by the requirements of the scientific project. Usually, the awards provide for a single trip to the United States, regardless of its length.
Where do I get more information?
For more information, contact the NIDA International Program. |
