Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
This grant supports continued research tracking how adolescent alcohol use affects brain development and adult outcomes, aiming to inform prevention and intervention strategies.
Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (estimated application due date; forecasted opportunity)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $350,000 | Expected number of awards: 1 | Cooperative Agreement (U24)
Summary: Supports the continuation of the NCANDA Administrative Resource to advance research on how adolescent alcohol exposure affects neurodevelopment and adult outcomes.
Key Information: Applications are not yet being solicited; this is advance notice for planning collaborations and projects.
Description
This funding opportunity, issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), is a limited competition for the continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource. NCANDA was established in 2012 to investigate how alcohol use during adolescence disrupts normal brain development and impacts psychiatric health and brain function into adulthood. The consortium utilizes an accelerated longitudinal design and has collected data from over 800 participants aged 12 to 32, capturing critical developmental periods before and after the onset of drinking.
The renewal of this initiative will allow continued follow-up of these participants up to age 37, generating essential data on the long-term effects of early versus late onset alcohol use. Insights gained will inform evidence-based prevention strategies and early interventions aimed at reducing the risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) and associated chronic diseases.
This notice is intended to provide prospective applicants with sufficient time to develop collaborations and prepare responsive projects. The opportunity will use the U24 cooperative agreement mechanism and is open to investigators with expertise in developmental neuroscience, adolescent health, and substance use research.
