Applications are now open for two-year pre-doctoral fellowships through the Prevention and Methodology Training (PAMT) Program (NIDA T32 Training fellowships). The program will begin on July 1, 2026.

Please note that the T32 renewal is pending an NIH Council decision in late March, so positions are tentative until confirmed but renewal is very likely. There will likely be up to 7 positions for US students and 1 position for an international student. Applications are due on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. For more information, visit PAMT’s website.

The Prevention and Methodology Training Program is designed for early career researchers who are interested in launching a successful academic or research career by developing a research program with an integrated focus on substance use prevention science and quantitative methods. Funded by a T32 training grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse since 2005, we have a proven track record of producing scientists who develop and apply innovative research methods for the design and evaluation of drug use and related prevention programs for children, adolescents, families, and communities.

The program combines two existing “research cultures” – substance abuse preventionists and methodologists – into one fluid community of substance abuse preventionists who are comfortable with cutting-edge methods. Our cross-training approach allows fellows to apply rigorous statistical methods to understand and prevent substance use and problems.