The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a forecast for an upcoming funding opportunity announcement under the title “Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) Administrative Resource.” This grant opportunity is designated under the collaborative U24 mechanism, specifically excluding clinical trials. The forecast was officially documented under the opportunity number NOT-AA-25-006 and is classified as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the health research category, with the assistance listing 93.273 for Alcohol Research Programs.
The purpose of this funding initiative is to support the NADIA consortium’s research into the long-term neurobiological consequences of adolescent alcohol exposure. The program seeks to advance understanding of how repeated alcohol consumption during adolescence can lead to persistent changes in brain function and behavior extending into adulthood. By fostering multi-institutional collaboration, this grant aims to create a comprehensive knowledge base that will inform better treatment methods and preventative strategies for alcohol use disorders.
Eligible applicants for this opportunity include a broad range of entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public housing authorities, and both small and other for-profit organizations. This inclusivity is meant to encourage diverse participation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Although applications are not being accepted at this time, the NIH has released this forecast to give prospective applicants adequate time to form meaningful collaborations and develop responsive project proposals. The estimated post date for the funding opportunity is July 30, 2025, with applications expected to be due by September 30, 2025. The award date and the project start date are both anticipated to be May 30, 2026.
Prospective applicants are advised that the notice provides early-stage guidance and preparation time, particularly for investigators with expertise in molecular biology and those capable of forming collaborative research partnerships. These teams are encouraged to begin strategic planning and resource allocation in anticipation of the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity.
For further information regarding the opportunity, interested parties can 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.
