High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use. This FOA invites innovative research projects with the potential to open new areas of HIV/AIDS research and/or lead to new avenues for prevention, treatment and cure of HIV among people who use drugs (PWUD). Applications submitted under this FOA are required to have a detailed research plan, preliminary data, and a clear description of the nexus with substance use. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Support for high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use • Invitation for innovative research projects with potential to open new areas of HIV/AIDS research • Requirement for detailed research plan, preliminary data, and clear description of the nexus with substance use • Open to individual researchers and research teams, including all areas of research from basic science to clinical and implementation research • Focus on NIH HIV/AIDS Research Priorities