Grant name: Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Total funding amount: $2 million for FY 2026
Duration: Maximum project period of 5 years
Primary objective: To support innovative analysis of existing data to study substance use behaviors and related disorders.
Key stakeholders: Researchers, public health officials, and communities affected by substance use.
Funding source: Federal government.
Funding type: Grant.
Significance: Addresses critical gaps in understanding substance use and its consequences.
Grant frequency: One-time funding opportunity.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations (including small businesses)
Local, State, County, and City Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (both federally recognized and not)
Federal Government Agencies
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)
Organizations must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov.
Principal Investigators must have an eRA Commons account.
Substance use behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, and other substances).
Health service utilization related to substance use and HIV.
Innovative analysis of existing datasets.
Increased knowledge of substance use trajectories and their consequences.
Development of effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in data analysis, particularly with social science and neuroimaging data.
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Open Date: June 17, 2025
Application Due Dates: December 3, 2025; July 17, 2026; December 3, 2026; July 15, 2027; December 3, 2027.
Earliest Start Date: July 17, 2025.
Must adhere to NIH Grants Policy Statement and federal regulations.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Primary data collection is not allowed.
Applications must focus on innovative analysis of existing data.