Grant opportunity
SSA Research Fellowships in Addiction Science 2026
SSA fellowships allow researchers to establish an independent addiction-science agenda and generate evidence that improves treatment, recovery, harm reduction, policy and practice.
- Funder
- Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA)
- Applications close 30 July 2026
- Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
- Award
- Salary typically GBP 35,000 to GBP 50,000 plus up to GBP 30,000 for research and training
- Applicant
- Researchers ready to lead an independent programme in addiction science, develop grant applications and supervise junior researchers. Clinical professionals may combine research with up to 20% clinical work under the flagship route.
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Fellows lead a programme of research, develop grants and supervise junior researchers while receiving salary and project support.
Who can apply
Applicants should be prepared to shape an independent addiction-research programme. The Addiction Healthcare Goals flagship route particularly welcomes applicants in Wales or Northern Ireland and registered clinicians combining research and practice.
What it supports
- Alcohol and illicit-drug treatment, recovery and harm reduction.
- Independent addiction research leadership.
- Translation of scientific knowledge into policy and practice.
Funding and duration
- Supported salaries typically range from GBP 35,000 to GBP 50,000.
- Up to GBP 30,000 is available across the fellowship for research and training costs.
- Eligible registered professionals may receive support for limited continuing clinical work.
Applications close 30 July 2026
Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
How to apply
Review the fellowship and flagship guidance and submit the complete online application by 30 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
SSA is inviting researchers to establish independent programmes that strengthen addiction science and its practical impact. Fellows will lead research, pursue external grants and support junior researchers, with a targeted route linked to the UK Addiction Healthcare Goals programme.
Eligibility
Applicants should be prepared to shape an independent addiction-research programme. The Addiction Healthcare Goals flagship route particularly welcomes applicants in Wales or Northern Ireland and registered clinicians combining research and practice.
Funding and benefits
Supported salaries typically range from GBP 35,000 to GBP 50,000.
Up to GBP 30,000 is available across the fellowship for research and training costs.
Eligible registered professionals may receive support for limited continuing clinical work.
Themes and supported activities
Alcohol and illicit-drug treatment, recovery and harm reduction.
Independent addiction research leadership.
Translation of scientific knowledge into policy and practice.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 July 2026: Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the fellowship and flagship guidance and submit the complete online application by 30 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.