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April 2013

New International Funding Opportunities

Announces new funding opportunities for innovative research on the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS among substance abusers and postdoctoral fellowships in Israel. Read more »
April 2013

NIDA Director Discusses Health Consequences of Drug Use at Consortium of Universities for Global Health Meeting

Identifies addiction topics addressed by NIDA Director Nora Volkow, M.D., at an international conference. Read more »
April 2013

UNODC Issues International Standards on Drug Use Prevention

Describes a report summarizing scientific evidence supporting drug abuse prevention programs. Read more »
April 2013

Saudi Research Center Holds First International Meeting

Discusses khat research and an international meeting sponsored by the Substance Abuse Research Center in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
April 2013

SAVE THE DATE!

Provides dates and a link to the registration site for the 2013 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2013, in San Diego, California. Read more »
April 2013

InWomen’s 2013 Conference

Provides dates and a link to the registration site for the 2013 International Women’s and Children’s Health and Gender Working Group (InWomen’s) Conference, which will be held in conjunction with the NIDA International Forum and the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Scientific Meeting. Read more »
April 2013

CTN Workshops Feature Fellows' Research Reports and Grant-Writing Tips

Reports on research projects conducted by INVEST/CTN Fellows from Indonesia and Ireland, and on grant opportunities for clinical trials. Read more »
April 2013

Former DISCA Awardee and Colleagues Report Changes in Mexican Controls Reduced Methamphetamine Potency, Harm in United States

Discusses a research report on how changes in Mexican law impacted the U.S. methamphetamine market. Read more »
April 2013

Former NIDA Fellow Named Senior Scientist at Indian Occupational Health Institute

Announces the appointment of a former NIDA International Program fellow to the Indian Council of Medical Research. Read more »
April 2013

Rutgers Institute of Addiction Studies Focuses on Prevention and Recovery

Provides information about a summer training for drug abuse researchers. Read more »
April 2013

Important Dates and Meetings

Announces funding opportunities, upcoming deadlines for fellowship and grant applications, and meetings of interest to the international addiction and drug abuse research community. Read more »
February 2013

New International Funding Opportunities

Announces new funding opportunities for high-impact/high-risk drug abuse research and research training programs for drug abuse researchers in clinical settings. Read more »
February 2013

NIDA, Russian Officials Discuss Research Programs

Identifies participants and key topics at a meeting between NIDA experts and representatives of the Federal Drug Control Service of Russia. Read more »
February 2013

EU Study Documents Prevalence of Drugged Driving

Describes a report summarizing the findings of the European Union research project on Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Alcohol and Medicines (DRUID). Read more »
February 2013

Letter Calls for Increased Research on Inhalants

Summarizes a letter to the editor by members of the NIDA International Program Inhalant Working Group calling for increased qualitative and quantitative research on misuse of volatile substances. Read more »