Mentor-Facilitated Training Award Application

The NIDA CTN DI Mentor-Facilitated Training (MFT) Award is a key component of the SUD research dissemination effort. Through Sponsor-Partnerships with professional healthcare organizations, the MFT awardees choose experienced mentors to develop and implement a one-year SUD dissemination project. By leveraging published research, awardees develop tools and resources that contribute to the broader understanding and use of evidence-based approaches, skills, and treatments in SUD care.

Award Goals

• Promote the dissemination of SUD research findings.
• Increase utilization of evidence-based SUD treatment among healthcare providers.
• Facilitate the professional growth and development of future clinician leaders in SUD management.

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Applicant Eligibility

To be considered for the award, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The applicant must be enrolled in a professional healthcare training program or an approved clinical residency or a clinical fellowship training program.
• The applicant must not have a previous National Institutes of Health (NIH) research fellowship or award.
• The applicant must not be a previous MFT awardee.

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Mentor Eligibility

• Expertise in dissemination and implementation science or clinical experience in SUD treatment/research.
• Commitment to applicant and proposed project.
• Expertise related to the proposed dissemination project.

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Sponsor-Partner Organization Commitment

• The Sponsor-Partner Organization will administer the MFT Award through planning, applicant and mentor coordination, and evaluation of applications.

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Institutional Support

• The commitment and willingness of the applicant’s institution to provide facilities and support to complete the project as described.

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Award Selection
MFT applications will be reviewed by researchers, program managers and/or clinicians who are experienced in SUD research dissemination. MFT awardees are selected through a competitive process primarily based on the following:

• Applicant Eligibility
• Mentor Eligibility
• Sponsor-Partner Commitment
• Institutional Support
• Application Rating
  ▪ Dissemination Project Merit
  ▪ Demonstrated Interest in SUD Field
  ▪ Award Stipend Adequacy

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