Alcohol Research Programs – Research Projects

To develop a sound fundamental knowledge base which can be applied to the development of improved methods of treatment and more effective strategies for preventing alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and A

To develop a sound fundamental knowledge base which can be applied to the development of improved methods of treatment and more effective strategies for preventing alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports research in a broad range of disciplines and subject areas related to biomedical and genetic factors, psychological and environmental factors, alcohol-related problems and medical disorders, health services research, and prevention and treatment research.

For research grants the following organizations/institutions are eligible to apply: Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education; Private Institutions of Higher Education; Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education); Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education); Small Businesses; For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses); State Governments; County Governments; City or Township Governments; Special District Governments; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Independent School Districts; Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities; , Native American Tribal Organizations (Other than Federally Recognized tribal governments); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Regional Organizations; and Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations). Eligible Individuals: Any individual, or individuals (multiple PDs/PIs), with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the PD/PI is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific and technical merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council.

(1) Research project grants provide support for clearly defined projects or a small group of related research activities, and when appropriate, support of research conferences; (2) program project and center grants support large-scale, broad-based programs of research, usually interdisciplinary, consisting of several projects with a common focus; (3) small grants support newer, less experienced investigators; investigators at institutions without a well-developed research tradition and resources; the testing of new methods or techniques; small-scale exploratory and pilot studies, or exploration of an unusual research opportunity.

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

The following considerations will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Scientific and technical merit; (2) the feasibility of the research; (3) potential contribution to the national alcohol use problem; and (4) relevance to NIAAA priorities.

Grants with which the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has concurred with the recommendations of the Scientific Review Groups and approved by NIAAA for payment are awarded directly by NIAAA to the applicant institution.

From 240 to 270 days from submission of grant application. For AIDS applications the range will not exceed 180 days from cited receipt date

Support is recommended for a specified project period, usually not in excess of 5 years. Prior to termination of a project period, the grantee may apply for additional support via competing continuation application unless otherwise restricted.

A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not-od-11-064.html, https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-101.html and https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-003.html