National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides support for scientific research on drug use and addiction.

Target Customer

Researchers, academic institutions, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and government agencies seeking to study and address substance use and addiction.

Key Differentiator

Largest funder of the world’s research on substance use and addiction; part of the NIH; offers cross‑agency initiatives (HEAL Initiative, ABCD Study) and practical clinical resources (NIDAMED).

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content.

Pain Points

1Need for evidence-based understanding of how drugs affect the brain and public health.
2Translating scientific findings into effective treatment options and public health strategies.
3Access to funding opportunities and clinical resources to conduct substance use research.

Key Features

1Funding opportunities for grants, contracts, and fellowships (Grants & Funding; Trans‑NIH Funding Opportunities; SBIR/STTR).
2NIDAMED: Clinical Resources for screening tools, guidelines, and other resources.
3NIDA Research Programs & Activities (including ABCD Study, HEAL Initiative, HIV Research Program, International Program).
4Clinical Trials Network and related research resources; data measures & resources.
5Public-facing information and education resources (NIDA Publications, Nora’s Blog, infographics, topics by drug).

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2Staff Scientist, Neuroimaging Research Branch (NIDA IRP)

Client Results

1Advances in the science of drug use and addiction and improvements to public health.
2Development and visibility of medications for opioid use disorder as safe and effective treatments.
3Support for research programs and cross‑agency initiatives that inform policy and practice.

Competitive Advantages

1Largest funder of worldwide research on substance use and addiction.
2Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with broad funding and policy support.
3Extensive resources including NIDAMED and cross‑agency initiatives (HEAL, ABCD Study).
4Clinical resources, training programs, and international collaborations.

Key Benefits

1Access to funding opportunities for substance use research and related fields.

2Clinical resources and guidelines for healthcare professionals (NIDAMED).

3Training, career development, and research programs.

4Evidence-based information and public health resources for researchers, clinicians, and the public.

5Cross-agency collaborations and international programs.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A U.S. federal research institute within the NIH that supports, conducts, and funds biomedical research on drug use and addiction, and provides clinical resources and public education.

Target Market

Researchers, academic institutions, clinicians, public health organizations, and policymakers involved in substance use research and treatment.

Unique Value Proposition

Largest funder of global addiction research with NIH backing, plus a broad suite of resources and initiatives (NIDAMED, HEAL, ABCD Study) that accelerate science and its public health impact.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the content; resources are web-based on .gov domains; some pages include Spanish translations.

Pricing Model

Funding opportunities primarily through grants and contracts; pricing not applicable.

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