Limited Competition: Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Entrepreneurship and Product Development for Researchers Studying Drug Use, Drug Misuse, and Drug Addiction (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
Last Updated: June 23, 2026
Description
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) seeks to establish a course to equip researchers studying drug use, drug misuse, and drug addiction with the skills, knowledge, and practical tools needed to translate their scientific discoveries into impactful real world solutions. The course is envisioned to focus on building capacity in product development, entrepreneurship, and innovation pathways so participants can more effectively move biomedical ideas from early research toward implementation, or commercialization. By combining structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, the course...
is envisioned to accelerate the development of biomedical products that address the complex challenges of drug use, drug misuse, and drug addiction, while fostering an interdisciplinary community of investigators prepared to navigate the scientific, regulatory, and business aspects of this unique research field.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to applyNon-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Grantor contact information
Description
Jessica Lukacs, MD, MBA
jess.lukacs@nih.gov
jess.lukacs@nih.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| RFA-DA-27-007-Full-Announcement.html | RFA-DA-27-007-Full-Announcement.html | Jun 23, 2026 03:17 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: October 1, 2026
Award
$350,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-DA-27-007
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 23, 2026
Archive date:
November 30, 2026
