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Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) (Parent RFA-AG-24-006) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). This parent R21 announcement supports exploratory or developmental research projects that may lay the groundwork for new research directions.
While not specific to adolescent substance use or social media, it could be utilized for innovative, high-risk, high-reward pilot studies in the area of social media health literacy interventions if they align with the mission of a participating NIH institute. The 'social media/online' setting is explicitly mentioned as a potential site for interventions to address social connectedness and/or loneliness to prevent or treat SUDs.
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Applications for Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) (Parent RFA-AG-24-006) are due October 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) (Parent RFA-AG-24-006) is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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