CDMRP ASUDRP-Funded Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Alliance – pre-application
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: RIS Review not required for pre-application
External Deadline: Wednesday 15th, April 2026
Description
Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Alliance
The PASA’s goal is to fund studies that explore integrated approaches to address ASUD, especially comorbid ASUD with PTSD and other mental health conditions, and reduce the number of opioid and other substance use-related deaths through multidisciplinary, team-based research efforts that translate knowledge into enhanced clinical pharmacological treatment protocols and enhanced quality of life for Service Members, Veterans, and the American public. Studies of military and Veteran populations are encouraged. These medications will ideally address the comorbidity between ASUDs and PTSD, TBI or other mental health conditions, as these comorbidities are common in the military and Veteran populations. Commercialization linked to U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for these new medications or combinations of medications is critical so early linkages to pharmaceutical companies are considered strengths of any application for PASA funding.
The PASA is offering four Research Mechanisms:
- RFA 8a/Planning Award – Period of Performance is 9-12 months, with a maximum Total Cost (indirect and direct) of $150,000.
- RFA 8b/Pre-Clinical Award – Period of Performance is 18 months, with a maximum Total Cost (indirect and direct) of $600,000.
- RFA 8c/Drug Discovery Award – Period of Performance is 24 months, with a maximum Total Cost (indirect and direct) of $600,000.
- RFA 8d/Expansion Award – Period of Performance is 12-24 months, with a maximum Total Cost (indirect and direct) of $250,000 to $750,000.
Detailed information regarding application information and submission deadlines can be found at: https://pasa-research.org/funding-opportunities. Any questions about these funding opportunities should be directed to PASA_RFA@rti.org.
- Pre-application Deadline: 04/15/2026
- Full Application Deadline: 06/05/2026