This National Science Foundation project grant of $999,939 supports research at The RAND Corporation and Carnegie Mellon University to improve understanding of illegal opioid supply networks through 2026. Funded under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the award aims to advance national health and welfare by addressing the opioid overdose epidemic. Key products include new data collection on synthetic opioid listings, court documents, and law enforcement interviews. Economic and supply chain modeling will interpret this data to expand theoretical frameworks explaining fentanyl distribution patterns. Findings will also synthesize lessons across different contraband markets. The RAND Corporation will leverage automated tools and interviews to collect data, with Carnegie Mellon University providing research support through its Office of Sponsored Programs. Insights on supplier decision-making aim to guide effective policy responses against drug trafficking networks.
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