Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
This grant supports continued data analysis of a long-term study tracking how adolescent alcohol use affects brain development and adult behavior, to inform prevention and intervention strategies.
Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $600,000 | Expected number of awards: 1 | Cooperative Agreement (U24)
Summary: Supports the continuation of data analysis for the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA), enabling longitudinal research on the effects of adolescent alcohol use on neurodevelopment and adult outcomes.
Key Information: This is a forecasted, limited competition opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited.
Description
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is preparing a limited competition opportunity to support the continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource. NCANDA has collected longitudinal data on over 800 participants from ages 12 to 32, capturing critical periods before, during, and after the onset of alcohol use. The renewal will enable continued follow-up of these participants up to age 37, providing essential data on how early versus late onset of adolescent drinking influences adult brain function and behavior.
The data and analyses from this project are intended to inform evidence-based strategies for alcohol prevention and early intervention, with the goal of reducing the risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD), improving health outcomes, and enhancing quality of life. The opportunity will utilize the U24 Cooperative Agreement mechanism and is designed for investigators with expertise in integrative neuroscience and longitudinal data analysis.
Note: This is a forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); applications are not currently being accepted. This advance notice is provided to allow potential applicants time to prepare collaborations and project plans.
