The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has posted a grant opportunity titled "Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)". This grant aims to support doctoral candidates from various academic disciplines for up to two years to complete their doctoral dissertation research project. The research projects should align with NIDA funding priorities and the NIDA Strategic Plan. The goal of this award is to enhance the pool of highly talented researchers in the field of substance use/substance use disorder (SU(D)) research. The NIH encourages applications from individuals who can contribute to diversifying the research workforce. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The eligible applicants include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs), Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government, Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized), Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations), Regional Organizations, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), U.S. Territory or Possession. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) and non-U.S. components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. The grant opportunity will close on September 7, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-194.html. For any inquiries, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.