Program Overview
The mission of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) K12 Research in Addictions Scholars Program (KRASP) is to provide an integrated set of training, research and career development opportunities focused on the core principles of research skills in substance use. We do this by teaching and facilitating:
- specific skills for competency in substance use research
- individual mentored project development and execution
- community engagement
View the slides from our January 7, 2026 information session.
A primary goal of the program is to increase the breadth of researchers in addictions science. Scholars are expected to obtain independent external funding.
Support from KRASP is available for up to three years. Support for years 2 and 3 are contingent on performance in the program. Often year 1 includes didactic studies, depending upon the experience of the scholar. Research is also expected in year 1. Year 2 switches the focus to research projects, as well as any remaining academic requirements. Submission of a K or other career development award (e.g. K23, K08, K01), or another NIH grant (or comparable) is expected by the end of the second year. Year 3 is a continuation of research efforts, submission of publications, and grant writing and submission(s).
All KRASP scholars are required to fulfill the following requirements while in the program (subject to change):
| Submit an abstract and attend the annual College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) conference (or similar scientific conference) | Attend Grants-In-Progress Seminars | Present once per year during Grants-in-Progress | Schedule regular meetings with their mentor(s) |
| Submit a yearly budget justification and progress report | Present to the ICTR Community Advisory Research Council (C-RAC) | Attend the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (BPRU) Discussion Groups | Attend the BPRU Seminar Series |