Reno 411

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence meets 20-25 June 2009 in Reno, NV. SAMHSA's Randy Muck sent this email regarding travel scholarships for practitioners that wish to attend (award deadline: 10 Jan 2009):

Dear Grantee,

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is holding is 71st Annual Scientific Meeting, June 20-25, 2009 in Reno/Sparks, Nevada and CSAT will once again be sponsoring up to 30 Travel Awards for clinical supervisors or directors who are in positions to implement evidenced-based practices in substance abuse treatment and recovery settings. The CPDD conference is the premier scientific conference in the field and this is an exceptional opportunity for those clinical supervisors and program directors to learn first-hand about the most recent findings in treatment and recovery that they can use in their programs. In addition, it is a wonderful opportunity for providers and clinical supervisors to dialogue with researchers in an environment conducive to promoting the adoption of evidenced-based practices.

Below is specific information about the application process, including the deadline for the applications and the person to whom the applications should be sent.

CSAT Travel Awards
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) will sponsor up to 30 Travel Awards for substance abuse treatment practitioners to attend the 2009 CPDD meeting. To be eligible, candidates must hold full-time employment as a director or clinical supervisor in a substance abuse treatment program and not be an employee of the federal government. Only one award will be given to any specific program. Previous CSAT travel award recipients are not eligible to apply. All expenses will be covered: i.e., conference registration, airfare, travel to and from the airport, and hotel accommodation. Applicants will be sent emails by the end of March indicating award status.

To apply, send five collated copies of the following:

1. An up-to-date resume or vitae including contact information, previous travel fellowships, if applicable, work experience and academic experience. Please include your current e-mail address.

2. A one page letter on institutional letterhead indicating interest in receiving an award and including a statement as to how this conference will benefit your work in your current position. Please include a valid telephone number and e-mail address.

3. A letter of support on institutional letterhead from your direct supervisor stating should you be selected that you will be allowed to attend.

Complete, collated applications must be received on or before January 10, 2009. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are required to arrive prior to 4:30 PM on June 19, attend a networking session sponsored by CSAT in the evening on June 19, the CSAT-sponsored satellite session June 20, a breakfast sponsored by CPDD for the awardees on June 21, and remain for the entire CPDD meeting. Materials should be mailed to:

Dr. Alison Oliveto, Chair, CPDD Travel Awards Committee, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham Street, Mail Slot 843, Little Rock, AR 72205. For inquiries call: 501.686.8969.”

Randolph D. Muck, M.Ed.
Chief, Targeted Populations Branch
Division of Services Improvement
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
1 Choke Cherry Road
Room 5-1097
Rockville, MD 20857

Phone: 240-276-1576