Funding is available for scientists at various stages of their career path to come to the United States and train with NIDA-supported researchers. To learn more about the fellowships offered by NIDA International, browse the lists below, read about other opportunities, download our Fellowship Opportunities Flyer (334KB) or explore our Fellows World Map.
Fellowships for Senior Researchers
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Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award (DISCA)
Supports professional exchange visits for drug abuse researchers from other countries and NIDA-supported scientists, for projects conducted in the United States. -
Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents (USDISCA)
Supports professional exchange visits for drug abuse researchers from other countries and NIDA-supported scientists, for projects conducted outside the United States. -
NIDA-IAS-ANRS Research Fellowships in HIV and Drug Use
Provides an 8-month professional development fellowship for a well-established HIV scientist not currently active in the drug abuse field.
Fellowships for Midcareer Training
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NIDA Hubert H. Humphrey Drug Abuse Research Fellowships
Provides a 10-month, midcareer, nondegree fellowship for drug abuse professionals through mentored academic study at a U.S. university.
Fellowships for Postdoctoral Training
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INVEST Drug Abuse Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral drug abuse research training with an established NIDA-supported scientist at a U.S. institution. -
INVEST/Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Drug Abuse Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral training in the United States with a scientist affiliated with 1 of the 13 CTN Regional Research and Training Centers. -
U.S.–Mexico Drug Abuse Prevention Research Fellowship
Provides 12 months of postdoctoral drug abuse prevention research training for Mexican researchers with an established NIDA-supported scientist at a U.S. institution. -
NIDA-IAS-ANRS Research Fellowship in HIV and Drug Use
Provides 18 months of postdoctoral training at a leading research institute with a mentor who is an expert in the fields of HIV and drug abuse research. -
NIDA-Inserm Postdoctoral Drug Abuse Research Fellowships for U.S. and French Scientists
The 6- to 12-month fellowship may be renewed once and provides rigorous postdoctoral research training in the United States (for French applicants) or France (for U.S. applicants).
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