Administrative Core for Opioids and Overdose COBRE
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-11406228 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant that funds leadership and coordination to help researchers study opioid use disorder and overdose prevention.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $816,961 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM125507-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406228 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with opioid use disorder or those at risk of overdose who may participate in future studies related to prevention or treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in ongoing studies may still benefit later through improved research quality and policy.
What this research studies
This grant supports the COBRE on Opioids and Overdose, focusing on building junior investigators’ ability to conduct clinical and behavioral studies. It provides administrative leadership, mentorship, and evaluation to ensure high-quality research progresses. By coordinating investigators, advisory committees, and pilot projects, it aims to translate data into better public health policies and treatments for opioid use disorder and overdose prevention. The work is rooted in real-world clinical and community settings to inform practice and policy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could improve how opioid use disorder is treated and how overdoses are prevented through better research coordination and mentorship.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE programs have shown that structured mentorship and administrative support accelerate junior investigators' ability to conduct impactful clinical and behavioral research.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rich, Josiah D — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rich, Josiah D
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.