Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-AA-27-001
NIH Grant for Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (NIAAA)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
January 30, 2026
Identifier
RFA-AA-27-001
NAICS
541715
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), is offering a grant opportunity for the Specialized Alcohol Research Centers program. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) - Purpose: - Support for interdisciplinary, collaborative research centers focused on alcohol misuse, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and related health consequences - Emphasis on research in etiology, genetics, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and innovative methodologies - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for the establishment and operation of research centers (no specific products or equipment specified) - Unique Requirements: - Interdisciplinary coordination and collaboration among independent researchers - Mentorship and development of early-career investigators - Encouragement of innovative research methods and technologies - Eligibility: - Open to government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and other organizations - No OEMs, vendors, or specific product quantities are mentioned, as this is a research grant solicitation
Description
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports a broad-based Alcohol Research Centers program to foster and conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative research on alcohol misuse, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and alcohol-related problems across the lifespan. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary coordination, cooperation among independent researchers, and mentorship of young investigators. Centers focus on understudied or innovative topics relevant to the NIAAA mission, including etiology, genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of alcohol misuse and related diseases. The program also contributes to the development of research methods and technologies to advance understanding of alcohol misuse as a chronic disorder.