Peer Recovery Innovation Network: Building collaboration to boost opioid recovery supports
Official title: Peer Recovery Innovation Network (PRIN)
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Science Center · NIH-11454743 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide effort to strengthen and expand peer-based recovery support services for people with opioid use disorder by connecting researchers, community organizations, and care providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Science Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $607,967 |
| NIH project number | 4R24DA057659-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11454743 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders who are seeking recovery support and linked care.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in recovery services or those not connected to support networks may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on improving recovery support services for people with opioid use disorder by leveraging peers who have lived experience. It aims to create stronger links between researchers and community service providers, develop evidence-informed approaches, and expand access to nonclinical supports such as referrals, housing, education, and employment opportunities. The team will address knowledge gaps and foster a pipeline of recovery scientists to guide future implementation. The work is grounded in real-world settings and seeks to enhance treatment initiation, engagement, and long-term recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better access to supportive services and smoother transitions into and through treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests peer recovery support can improve engagement, but gaps remain that this project intends to address.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Science Center
San Antonio, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Potter, Jennifer Sharpe — University of Texas Hlth Science Center
- Study coordinator: Potter, Jennifer Sharpe
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.