The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to publish a funding opportunity announcement for Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50 Clinical trial Optional). This grant aims to support a broad-based Alcohol Research Centers program that fosters interdisciplinary and collaborative research on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), alcohol misuse, alcohol-related problems, and other health-related consequences across the lifespan. The funding opportunity is expected to be published in Spring 2024, with an application due date in Fall 2024. The grant will utilize the P50 activity code.