Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Substance Use Research (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

This opportunity supports pilot, feasibility, or exploratory research in substance use epidemiology and health services. The research should focus on time-sensitive topics, such as sudden and severe emerging drug issues, emerging marijuana trends, prescription drug abuse, medical system issues, or criminal and juvenile justice opportunities related to drug abuse. The goal is to provide expedited review and funding for scientific questions that require immediate attention. Some key areas of focus include: • Responses to sudden and severe emerging drug issues • Responses to emerging marijuana trends and topics related to the shifting policy landscape • Responses to unexpected and time-sensitive prescription drug abuse research opportunities • Responses to unexpected and time-sensitive medical system issues • Responses to unexpected and time-sensitive criminal or juvenile justice opportunities