Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a student (undergraduate, graduate, medical or other allied health professional), post-doctoral fellow, medical resident, or an early-stage investigator (see definition HERE) with a full-time appointment. Individuals from HBCU, TCU, or R2 institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Permanent Resident Card USCIS Form I-551, or other legal verification of such status).
- Must have submitted an abstract to conference as a primary author.
- Must have not already received a NIDA Office of Research Training, Diversity, and Disparities travel award during the current calendar year.
Application Components
- Each application requires:
- A brief online application form;
- A resume or curriculum vitae including most recent publications;
- The submitted conference abstract and ID number; and
- A brief personal statement addressing the following: 1) How will attending this conference advance your career goals? 2) How do your career goals align with NIDA's 2022-2026 priority scientific areas 3) How do your contributions to research reflect the inclusion of diverse perspectives in the research enterprise?
Important Dates
- Deadlines to Apply for NIDA Travel Awards:
- CPDD – April 19, 2024, 11:59PM EST
- APA – May 31, 2024, 11:59 EST
- NHSN/SfN – July 12, 2024, 11:59PM EST
Thank you. Your application was submitted, and you will be notified of the award decision no less than 45 days prior to the conference.
For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Yohansa Fernández at yohansa.fernandez@nih.gov
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