International


Mission
The mission of the International Committee is to encourage substance abuse research and treatment at the international level by recognizing promising scientists, assisting NIDA International Division, and assisting CPDD members in other countries to promote the scientific study of drug dependence.
Committee Operations
Overview of Responsibilities

Soliciting applications for the CPDD/NIDA/WHO Traveling Fellowship Awards (2)
Reviewing the applications
In consultation with NIDA and WHO, selecting the awardees
Notifying the awardees as well as those who were not selected of the final outcome. NIDA International Division makes the arrangements for travel
Having representation at the NIDA International Meeting prior to the regular CPDD meeting. Chair is usually included on the agenda of this satellite meeting
Other related international activities as directed by the BOD
Submit quarterly reports to the BOD in regards to activities
As a general rule, communication is done via e-mail wherever possible. E-mail is far more reliable than regular mail in most developing countries
Process for CPDD/NIDA/WHO Traveling Fellowship Awards It is essential that the advertisements for the fellowship be submitted to the appropriate individuals by the end of the September
The packet of applications is sent to each committee member in a notebook along with a rating form and instructions. Copies are also sent to NIDA and WHO
Ratings are returned within a two-week period
Chair summarizes the ratings and sends these to the committee for feedback of a qualitative nature. The Chair sends a list of acceptable candidates to NIDA and WHO
Final selection is made by NIDA and WHO
Winning candidates are notified by e-mail to avoid any delays. Other candidates are told that they were not selected at the same time
A formal letter is sent to the awardees by the Chair. A copy is also sent to NIDA so that they can begin making travel arrangements
If the abstract has not been sent to CPDD for the January deadline, the Chair aids the winner in formulating an acceptable abstract
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