Rapid Response and Pilot Research Core for overdose prevention and policy impact
Official title: Rapid Response and Pilot Research Core
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-11362445 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A rapid-grant program at a university helps researchers quickly test new policies and practices to prevent overdose deaths and improve how evidence is translated into real-world action.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Mason University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2019 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $786,019 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDA050097-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362445 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (this grant focuses on policy- and practice-oriented research; patients may benefit indirectly through improved interventions and services).
✕Less likely to help
Individuals seeking direct therapeutic intervention through this grant should not expect treatment participation.
What this research studies
This grant supports a rapid-cycle process to fund small projects that study newly adopted policies and practices related to the overdose crisis. It includes piloting promising approaches in the context of the criminal legal system and analyzing JCOIN 1.0 data to generate timely insights. An advisory committee from diverse perspectives will guide decisions, and there will be ongoing monitoring through regular reports. The goal is to move useful findings into field use quickly to reduce overdose deaths and improve public health responses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed up the adoption of effective policies and practices that reduce overdoses and save lives.
How similar studies have gone: Prior rapid-response research efforts have shown that timely, policy-relevant findings can influence practice and policy when backed by robust evaluation.
Where this research is happening
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George Mason University
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilde, Judith a — George Mason University
- Study coordinator: Wilde, Judith a
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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.