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 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.

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