Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a limited competition grant for the continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource, with a focus on understanding the effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development. This cooperative agreement aims to support research that follows participants aged 12 to 37 years to gather critical data on how early and late onset drinking impacts adult behavior and health outcomes. The findings from this initiative are expected to inform evidence-based alcohol prevention strategies and interventions, ultimately improving public health. The estimated total program funding is $350,000, with one award anticipated, and interested applicants can reach out to Shailesh Kumar at shailesh.kumar2@nih.gov or by phone at 301-827-0722 for further information. The synopsis is expected to be posted on September 1, 2025, with applications closing on August 1, 2026, and the project start date projected for July 1, 2027.