List of required information for application:
1. Applicant Information:
- Name
- Contact information
- Professional background and qualifications
2. Research Proposal:
- Project title
- Research objectives and significance
- Hypotheses
- Research plan including methodologies, data collection processes, and analysis techniques
- Expected outcomes and impact on the field of substance use and substance use disorder research
3. Mentorship Plan:
- Description of the mentoring team and their expertise in the field
- Mentorship approach and frequency of meetings
- Support provided by mentors to enhance career development and research skills of the applicant
4. Training and Career Development Plan:
- Description of the proposed training activities and their relevance to the applicant's research goals
- Timeline for completing the proposed training and career development activities
- Identification of any additional training resources or opportunities available at the institution
5. Institutional Support:
- Letter of support from the institution or department head, confirming the availability of necessary resources and commitment to the applicant's career development
- Description of institutional resources available for the proposed research project
- Collaborative support from other departments or institutions, if applicable
6. Budget and Justification:
- Detailed budget for the proposed research project, including personnel, supplies, equipment, and travel expenses
- Justification for each budget item, explaining its necessity for the successful completion of the project
7. Human Subjects and Ethical Considerations:
- Description of the procedures in place to protect human subjects, if applicable, including informed consent process and data security measures
- IRB approval status or plans to obtain it
8. Dissemination Plan:
- Outline of the strategies to disseminate research findings, including publication plans, conference presentations, and collaborations with other researchers
9. Biosketches/CVs:
- Biosketches or CVs of the applicant and mentor(s), highlighting relevant research experience, publications, and academic achievements
10. Letters of Recommendation:
- Letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's research abilities and potential, including at least one from a mentor or research advisor
