Award
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 5R25AA027402-08
Guided Research Experiences and Applied Training (GREAT) in Alcohol Studies
Recipient
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award Amount
$118,398.00
Ceiling
$118,398.00
Awarded
July 21, 2026
Identifier
5R25AA027402-08
NIH grant supporting undergraduate research training in alcohol studies through summer research experiences, mentorship, and career development, involving Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University.
Description
The GREAT in Alcohol Studies program provides undergraduates with innovative, intensive summer research experiences in the study of alcohol and related behavioral health outcomes, aiming to strengthen the biomedical and behavioral research workforce. The program funds research experiences, offers an 8-week summer research experience for 10 fellows, provides professional and career development opportunities, implements a comprehensive mentoring model, and disseminates research findings. It involves collaboration between Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University.