HEAL Initiative: Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network (JCOIN) - Phase II Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center (UM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Background
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) intends to establish the Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network (JCOIN) using the cooperative agreement mechanism. The purpose of the network is to establish a national consortium of investigators examining promising interventions and other approaches that can improve the capacity of the justice system to effectively respond to the opioid epidemic.

Grant Details
This FOA solicits applications for a Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center. The structure of the network shall consist of three highly integrated components - (1) Clinical Research Centers; (2) a single, central Coordination and Translation Center; and (3) a single, central Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center. The Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center is expected to provide analytic and data support for the network, bridging Phase I and Phase II Research Hubs and projects.

This includes support for Phase I data cleaning, harmonization, sharing, archiving, and closeout, and for onboarding and ongoing support of Phase II projects. The MAARC will also conduct novel empirical research to ensure timely understanding of changes in current practices in the United States related to addressing OUD and overdose in criminal-legal settings and affected individuals.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, Indian/Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), U.S. territory or possession entities, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is 5 years with an earliest start date in October 2023 and an expiration date in October 2028.

Grant Value
The NIH HEAL Initiative intends to commit an estimated total of $2.5 million in FY 2024 to fund 1 award. Application budgets are limited to $1.25M in direct costs in Year 1, and $2M in direct costs in Year 2-5.