Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences

The Office of National Drug Control Policy is seeking applications for the Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences project. This project aims to 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, to help public health and public safety officials anticipate new drug outbreaks and prepare faster and more effective responses to protect the American public. • The project will focus on supporting 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 project aims to help public health and public safety officials anticipate new drug outbreaks and prepare faster and more effective responses. • The application deadline is September 6, 2026. • The award ceiling for this project is $100,000.