Development and Testing of Novel Interventions to Improve HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Program Implementation for People Who Use Substances (R34 Clinical Trial Required)

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages formative research, intervention development, and pilot-testing of interventions that target HIV prevention, treatment, or services research for people who use drugs. The primary scientific areas of focus include the feasibility, tolerability, acceptability, and safety of novel or adapted interventions. Some key areas of interest include: • Behavioral, social, or structural approaches to prevent the acquisition and transmission of HIV infection • Combination biomedical and behavioral approaches to improve clinical outcomes for persons living with HIV • Interventions that address the specific needs of people who use substances The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, including private institutions of higher education, special district governments, native American tribal organizations, and non-profits.