Standing Committee

Oversees CPDD's major scientific and career recognition awards by managing nominations, coordinating peer review, and recommending recipients who have made outstanding contributions to addiction science and the College.

Ensure a professional, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members by reviewing concerns related to the CPDD Code of Conduct and recommending appropriate actions when needed.

Advises the Treasurer and Board of Directors on financial planning, budgeting, investments, and fiscal policies to help ensure the long-term financial health of the College.

Promotes international collaboration in addiction research by supporting scientists around the world, recognizing emerging investigators, and strengthening CPDD's global partnerships and engagement.

Recruits, reviews, and recommends new members while supporting initiatives that strengthen member engagement, retention, and the overall growth of the College.

Identifies and recommends qualified candidates for elected leadership positions, helping ensure a strong, diverse, and effective leadership pipeline for CPDD.

Supports planning of the scientific content for the Annual Meeting by soliciting, reviewing, and selecting symposia, workshops, abstracts, lectures, and special sessions that reflect the latest advances in addiction science.

Reviews and maintains CPDD's governing documents and operational procedures, recommending updates that ensure the College's policies remain clear, consistent, and effective.

Administers CPDD's travel award programs for students and early career investigators, reviews applications, selects recipients, and coordinates awardee recognition and networking opportunities at the Annual Meeting.