Sobell Innovative Addictions Research Award

Nomination Deadline: March 10, 2026

This award is given to an individual who, through the performance of one or more research studies, has developed a novel and very innovative (1) program of research or (2) assessment or analytic tool or method that advances the understanding and/or treatment of addictions. The emphasis is on behavioral and/or cognitive research or research methods that have yielded exceptional breakthroughs in knowledge. The recipient receives $1,500 and a plaque.

Candidates must be current members of ABCT and are eligible for the award regardless of career stage. Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by others who need not be members of ABCT.

Submission requirements:

  1. Nomination form
  2. Two letters of support
  3. Nominee’s CV
  4. Copies of publications or other documents supporting the innovation described in the nomination, preferably as one pdf document

Please e-mail the nomination materials as one pdf document to [email protected]. Include “Sobell Research Award” in the subject line.

NOMINATION FORM