Substance Use Disorder Systems Performance Scholars Program

The SUD Systems Performance Scholars Program offers:

Tailored ongoing mentorship

Individualized research project mentorship with experienced addiction health services researchers

Bimonthly virtual meetings focused on professional development and community building/ networking with other Scholars and leaders in the field

SPIRE Center Events

Participate in SPIRE Center educational and networking events

Attend AHSR Conference

Travel funds to support Scholars in attending the Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) conference in October

We are looking for scholars for whom ALL of the following apply:

• Have completed their PhD, MD, or another terminal degree, 
• Are new to the field (PhD, MD or other terminal degree completed in last 5 years), and
• Have an addiction health services research project on which you are seeking mentorship with the goal of a product at the end of the program
  • can be in-process or under development
• Future plans to engage in grant-funded research in the US
• Based in the US for the duration of the program

Please Note: If you have a BA, BS, MA, or MS you are not yet eligible for this program, and we encourage you to sign up for our email list for other future opportunities.

We encourage candidates who are

• In a department or institution with limited addiction health services research expertise
• Members of groups underrepresented in health services research (e.g., racial or ethnic minorities and other marginalized groups)

Am I eligible if I'm a PhD candidate expecting to complete my degree by the time the program starts?

No. Since this program is targeted toward early career researchers who have graduated and are already established at their home institution you would not be eligible at this time. However, we encourage you to apply next year and join our mailing list for other opportunities in the meantime.

Am I still eligible if I completed my residency within the last 5 years but graduated with my MD more than 5 years ago?

Yes. For MDs, we start counting the 5 years after completion of clinical training program. So you are eligible if you completed your clinical training within 5 years.

Are you accepting applications from international candidates?

No, we are not accepting applications from international candidates in this cohort. 

Does the program include funding for scholars?

No. While this program does not offer funding for selected scholars, we dedicate significant time and effort to grant development, including NIH career development (K) grants which fund scientists at various stages of their careers.