The National Institute on Drug Abuse awarded a Project Grant (CFDA 93.279) entitled "Preparing the Next Generation of Addiction Researchers in Computational AI/ML Techniques" to the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. The $134,311 grant, with an award date of September 30, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2029, will fund a 12-month interdisciplinary research education program to train predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees in statistical machine learning (SML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for addiction research. The program will offer up to 18 SML/AI training modules, biweekly research seminars, and hands-on research experience, culminating in publicly accessible online learning modules and open science publications. The University of Washington will serve as a sub-awardee, developing online trainings in quantitative methodology for substance use research and providing individual mentorship to the trainees.