Our Program
TRACC trains early-career scientists in translational addiction research on how to integrate basic science findings into clinical/community practice and use new technologies to enhance the reach of treatments. TRACC is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
Our Mission
There is a high need for qualified multidisciplinary scientists trained in rigorous research methods related to “real-world” addiction treatment needs in communities most impacted by substance use disorders (SUDs) and substance-related morbidity and mortality. TRACC addresses this need by reaching earlier into the career development pipeline to identify and actively facilitate the professional success of talented students interested in and capable of serving as Principal Investigators on extramurally funded studies in drug abuse, which will improve public health. In 2025, NIDA awarded an additional five years of funding to continue to support TRACC’s mission.
TRACC is a novel, multi-institution collaboration. We capitalize on The City College of New York’s and Rutgers University’s exceptional pool of students, and along with Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division on Substance Use Disorders, leverage a rich multidisciplinary faculty to provide training and mentorship. Trainees will be selected from among graduate psychology students from The City University of New York (CUNY), CUNY School of Medicine Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education BS/MD program, Rutgers University Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies and the Master’s and Doctoral Programs at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, as well as other local New York graduate programs.
