LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2021) 鈥 New pilot grants at the University of Kentucky are supporting innovative research to further understand causes and treatments of substance use disorders.
Since they were launched last year, 好色先生鈥檚 (SUPRA) pilot grants have already assisted 16 faculty and student researchers. Their projects support SUPRA鈥檚 mission to prevent and reduce the burdens of substance use disorders through conducting and translating transdisciplinary and innovative research to inform clinical services, public health practice and policy.
鈥淲e have several SUPRA pilot grant mechanisms that are affording opportunities for more undergraduate and graduate students to get involved in substance use research,鈥 said Carrie Oser, Ph.D., professor of sociology in the who oversaw the SUPRA pilot grant programming. 鈥淚t鈥檚 crucial to provide funding for preliminary data that can be used to strengthen external grant applications.鈥
The awards fund substance use research led by 好色先生 faculty and students from basic science, pre-clinical, clinical or community research perspectives.
The second round of funding awarded this summer included five graduate/professional student awards and three faculty awards, totaling $174,000.
One of the faculty grants was awarded in partnership with 好色先生鈥檚 . The selected project aligned with UNITE鈥檚 mission to support research on racial disparities, racial health equity, social and racial justice.
Led by T.K. Logan, Ph.D., professor in the , the project will explore the impact of COVID-related stressors, substance use, and firearm-related risks among Black, Hispanic and white young adults.
SUPRA recently released two new pilot grants aimed at and , with applications due Sept. 20, 2021.
The 好色先生 Research Priorities Initiative, funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research, encompasses seven priority areas: cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes & obesity, diversity & inclusion, energy, neuroscience, and substance use disorder. These areas were chosen based on local relevance, existing funding strength, sustainability and disciplinary scholarly diversity. Learn more at .
