Sponsored by a generous gift from John and Ellen Broadhurst to honor the memory of their son Daniel Broadhurst. The award is administered by the Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Pilot Award Team.
Timeline: | |
Call for Proposals Announced | April 27, 2026 |
Proposal Application Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
Announcement of Awards | Mid August |
Project timeline | 1 Year |
Description
The Daniel Broadhurst Addiction Research Award is a funding opportunity established to support innovative addiction research with projects focused on the treatment of adults addicted to illicit and/or prescription drugs. This award honors the life and memory of Daniel Broadhurst, who tragically lost his life to addiction in 2024.
This award aims to fuel transformative innovation and discoveries that expand our understanding and treatment of addiction among adults aged 18 and over. It will support a wide range of research approaches that address the complex challenges of addiction from basic cellular and molecular mechanisms through testing clinical therapeutic interventions and ensuring long-term effectiveness. We welcome proposals across the translational research spectrum, including but not limited to:
- Preclinical and clinical studies to elucidate the biological mechanisms underlying addiction
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of substances as they relate to reward pathways and addiction
- Development and evaluation of novel pharmacologic, behavioral, or integrated treatment interventions
- Promising and novel treatment approaches
- Innovative methods or approaches to track and assess long-term outcomes and trajectories of addiction
This award cannot fund research focused on addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or behavioral addictions to non-substance related actions (i.e. gambling, shopping, food).
Award Details
Each pilot project will have a maximum budget of $100,000 in direct costs for a 1-year period. We anticipate funding two awards under this announcement. A mid-year progress report will be required to provide information on the status of the project. The awardee will also be requested to discuss and present their work to the donor and CTSI representatives. A final report will be due at the end of the funding period that includes findings, any resulting publications/presentations, and a description of any subsequent funding obtained to support expanding or extending the project.
We look forward to receiving your innovative research proposals to honor the memory of Daniel Broadhurst and make progress in the treatment of addiction. Please reach out to the Pilot Awards Team ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Who's Eligible:
UCSF Faculty in any series (Ladder Rank, In Residence, Clinical X, Health Science Clinical, and Adjunct) in all ranks (Instructors, Assistant, Associate, Full Professors). Investigators must apply with documentation of an eligible appointment. Eligibility requirements need to be met as of date of submission; no waivers will be accepted.
Who's Not Eligible:
Residents, Specialists, Fellows, Postdocs, and Appointees to the Professional Research Series and to the Librarian Series.
Criteria for Review/Evaluation of Applications
Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposed scientific investigation, the significance of the proposed research for the field addiction research, the potential of the proposal to lead to future successful extramural grant applications, and the quality and promise of the applicant and the research team.
This award cannot fund international projects or expenses.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: click here to view the review form for this award.
Funding decisions are made based on multiple factors, including scientific review score, budget reasonableness, project feasibility and alignment of proposal to funder’s strategic goals.
Completion of an application does not guarantee funding.
Selection of Awardees
In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
TO APPLY:
STEP 1.
Complete the electronic application form. Please note there are several pieces of information that need to be provided directly via the REDCap application form (i.e., demographic information, uploading an abstract, etc.).
**Please plan to complete the application fully in one session.
STEP 2.
Upload your proposal as a SINGLE PDF that includes all the components as listed in numerical order in the instructions below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL PDF
Please write your proposal following the instructions listed below and create one single PDF file. Do not include form fields in your PDF document.
Proposal Length: Maximum 6 pages, including figures and tables, excluding table of contents, literature cited and community engagement, if applicable.
Format Requirements: Arial font; 11 pt; minimum 0.5 inch for all margins; no appendices; include page numbers and table of contents.
1. P.I. Name(s) - Optionally, you may apply with two PIs. If funded, PI1 will be the primary contact for the award set up and management. If the proposal has multiple PIs, both PI1 and PI2 need to meet the eligibility criteria listed for this grant mechanism. Only ONE application as PI (PI1 or PI2) is permitted.
2. Project Title
3. Proposal (maximum 6 pages, including figures and tables, excluding literature cited)
- Aims. Do not submit an application that describes an idea that is the same or similar to one used in a previously funded RAP grant. If it is a similar idea, describe how the new proposed research is uniquely different
- Feasibility. Describe what steps you are taking to ensure the proposed project can be completed within the one-year project period for this grant (approximately 300-word max)
- Background and Significance
- Preliminary studies or applicable previous work
- Research Study Design and Methods (include timetable)
- Future Directions. Explain how this pilot project can lead to subsequent funding
- Literature cited (not included in page limit)
- Letter of support from the Department Chair or other Unit Head
**It is recommended that PIs with projects involving human subjects, prepare an IRB application concurrently with the application for funding. Please refer to the UCSF Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) to determine if your research requires IRB review and if your research meets the definition of human subjects’ research.
**It is recommended that PIs with projects involving vertebrate animal subjects, prepare a IACUC application. Please refer to the UCSF Office of Research, Institutional Animal Care and Use Program for information.
4. Detailed Budget and Justification $100,000 maximum per proposal; round up to the nearest thousand (e.g., instead of $99,869 list $100,000).
Click here for Budget Template Form
Click here for Budget Justification Form
Budget Preparation Resources:
- OSR: Develop a Budget
Standard Budget Components, including information on personnel costs (salary and benefits)
5. NIH or Common Forms Biosketch: include for all key personnel
Award General Terms and Conditions
Post-Award Management
CTSI Pilot Awards Home Page