Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Research Project Sites (U01 Clinical Trials Optional)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for a limited competition aimed at the continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) research project sites. This initiative seeks to gather critical data on the effects of adolescent alcohol consumption on brain development and functioning, with a focus on understanding the long-term impacts of early versus late onset drinking behaviors. The funding, totaling approximately $5 million, will support up to seven awards under a cooperative agreement, with applications expected to be solicited starting May 2026, and the project anticipated to commence in July 2027. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Dominique Lorang-Leins at Lorangd@mail.nih.gov or by phone at 301-594-6228.