Operation Substance Use Disorders
The APhA New Practitioner Community strives to provide opportunities for recent
graduates to develop and empower themselves to utilize their knowledge and skills
necessary to define the future of their profession. Many new practitioners are highly
engaged in programming related to substance use disorders throughout pharmacy
school and carry this interest into practice after graduation.
To support the passion of new practitioners and further the prevention of substance use
disorders, the APhA New Practitioner Community has developed a research awards
program for new practitioners, residents, and/or postgraduates who conduct research in
the area of substance use disorders. Awardees will receive funding to support their
research and support to showcase their work during a presentation of their research at
the APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders.
Applicants must be new practitioner members of APhA.
Award(s) Timeline
An estimated timeline of due dates for the APhA Operation Substance Use Disorders Research Awards are highlighted below.
| Date |
Event |
| October 1, 2025 |
Application Opens |
| December 1, 2025 |
Application Closes |
| December 2, 2025 |
Review of Applications Begins |
| December 15, 2025 |
Award Recipient Notification |
| March 31, 2026 |
Interim Report Due |
| Late May/Early June (exact date TBD) |
APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders Conference
and Presentation and Transitions article submission |
| June 15, 2026 |
Final Budget Report Due |
*Timelines are subject to change
For questions on the APhA NPN Operation Substance Use Disorders Award, contact Sandra Oh Clarke, Senior Director, Membership Engagement & Technician Experience.
Applications must be submitted online by December 1, 2025, 11:59 PM eastern time.
Download the Award background information and instructions for submission. Do not email an application, only online submissions will be accepted.