Comorbidity and Substance Use Disorders T32

Comorbidity: Substance Use Disorders and Other Psychiatric Conditions

Substance use disorders (e.g., alcohol, opioids, cocaine, nicotine) commonly co-occur with psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Yet, these disorder combinations are poorly understood and frequently under-treated. Comorbidity is closely linked to the causes of addiction and relapse, and their management is often complicated by individual factors that can exacerbate symptoms or reduce treatment effectiveness. To address these challenges, this post-doctoral training program is committed to developing researchers trained in understanding the multifaceted influences of comorbidity among those with substance use disorders, aiming to enhance prevention and treatment strategies.

The Comorbidity: Substance Use Disorders and Other Psychiatric Conditions (T32DA037183) program, led by Kelvin Lim, MD, is a NIDA-funded T32 training program that began in 2014. This training program provides multidisciplinary research training to doctoral degree graduates (MD, PhD) planning academic research careers in the field of substance use disorders and other psychiatric conditions.

Each T32 postdoctoral fellow is provided with protected time to engage in research projects, including collaborative and independent research. The program can be tailored to suit each fellow’s goals, offering opportunities for clinical research, authorship on relevant manuscripts, and independent and collaborative grant submissions. There is also financial support for conference travel and other training experiences. 

T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Application

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Application Requirements

A complete application consists of this completed form and the following additional components:

  1. Cover Letter (1-page) outlining research interests & career goals
  2. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
  3. Three Letters of Reference, sent directly from the letter writers to Justin Anker ([email protected]), cc Kelvin Lim ([email protected]).  

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Justin Anker ([email protected]).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until slots are filled.

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