The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), has announced a forecasted funding opportunity titled “Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) Research Resource.” This initiative will be released under the U24 Cooperative Agreement mechanism and focuses on advancing research into the long-term neurological effects of adolescent alcohol consumption. The grant aims to support collaborative projects that deepen understanding of how adolescent alcohol exposure impacts brain development and behavior into adulthood.
The NADIA consortium supports a multi-institutional research effort that targets the mechanisms through which repeated alcohol exposure during adolescence affects brain maturation and adult behavioral outcomes. The initiative's primary goal is to build a foundational knowledge base that contributes to improved treatment methods and more effective preventive strategies for alcohol misuse and related issues. This opportunity is part of a broader research agenda by NIAAA, which includes examining biomedical and genetic factors, environmental and psychological influences, alcohol-related health conditions, and innovations in prevention and treatment.
Although applications are not being solicited at this time, the notice serves to alert the research community of the forthcoming NOFO, giving potential applicants time to build strategic collaborations and plan responsive projects. The NIAAA encourages researchers with molecular insights and those capable of conducting cross-disciplinary studies to consider developing proposals in preparation for the official announcement.
The opportunity is designated for the 2026 fiscal year, with an estimated publication date of July 30, 2025, and a projected application due date of September 30, 2025. Awards are expected to be announced by May 30, 2026, with the project start date aligned to this same day. The initiative anticipates awarding one grant; however, detailed funding limits such as the award ceiling or floor have not yet been provided.
Eligible applicants span a wide range of entities including state and county governments, higher education institutions (both public and private), tribal organizations, nonprofit entities, small businesses, for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), independent school districts, and public housing authorities. This diverse eligibility criteria underscores NIH’s commitment to inclusive research engagement across sectors and disciplines.
For further information or pre-application discussions, interested parties are encouraged to contact Dr. Mohammed Akbar at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. He can be reached by phone at 301-443-6009 or via email at akbarm@mail.nih.gov.
