Grant name: Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: $2 million for FY 2026
Duration: Maximum of 2 years
Primary objective: To support innovative analysis of existing data related to substance use behaviors and related disorders.
Key stakeholders: Researchers, public health officials, and communities affected by substance use.
Funding source: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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 Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
Federal Government Agencies
U.S. Territory or Possession
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Foreign Organizations
All applicants must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research.
Substance use behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, prescription, and other substances)
Epidemiology and etiology of substance use disorders
Prevention of substance use and HIV
Health service utilization
Increase knowledge of substance use trajectories and their consequences.
Develop strategies for effective prevention and treatment services.
Applicants are encouraged to utilize innovative methods and big data analytics.
Maximum budget for direct costs: $275,000 over two years.
No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.
Application due date: December 3, 2025.
All applications must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.