[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

May 1, 2026 (anticipated NOFO release; applications not yet solicited)

Not yet specified; supports two multisite consortia via U24 cooperative agreements.

NIH plans to renew funding for collaborative consortia studying brain-body mechanisms underlying excessive alcohol use and Alcohol Use Disorder.

This is a forecasted opportunity; no applications are being accepted yet.

--- ## Description The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) at NIH is forecasting a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to renew the Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA). This initiative will support two collaborative research consortia, each with administrative and resource cores, to investigate the brain-body homeostatic dysregulation that promotes and perpetuates excessive alcohol consumption and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The initiative encourages hypothesis-driven, multisite research on the interactions between alcohol and other causal influences, focusing on the progression from initial alcohol exposure to pathological drinking. The goal is to identify translatable markers and mechanisms that can inform prevention and intervention strategies for AUD and related chronic conditions. Key features include: - Adaptation of advanced tools and technologies from the BRAIN Initiative, NIH Common Fund, and other sources. - Multiscale analysis of brain structure and function, from microcircuitry to whole-brain networks, including peripheral influences. - Emphasis on standardization, rigor, and reproducibility across consortia, including shared resources and experimental protocols. - Cross-species translational approaches. This opportunity will use the U24 cooperative agreement mechanism. The notice is provided in advance to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated NOFO Release:** May 1, 2026 - **Applications:** Not yet being solicited; this is a forecast only. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** Not yet specified. - **Structure:** Supports two multisite consortia, each with administrative/resource cores and individual research projects (U01s). - **Mechanism:** U24 cooperative agreement. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are expected to include: - State and county governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and organizations - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) Investigators with expertise in integrative neuroscience, alcohol research, and collaborative, multisite research are encouraged to consider applying. --- ## Application Process - **Current Status:** This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not being accepted at this time. - **Next Steps:** Interested researchers should begin developing collaborations and project concepts aligned with the initiative’s goals. - **NOFO Release:** Monitor the [NIH Grants & Funding page](https://grants.nih.gov) for the official announcement and application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The initiative will emphasize innovation, standardization, and cross-consortia collaboration. - Projects should address central hypotheses related to brain-body interactions in alcohol use and AUD. - Integration across biological scales and cross-species translation are key priorities. --- ## External Links - [NIH Home Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [NIH Grants & Funding](https://grants.nih.gov) - [Forecasted Opportunity Notice (if available)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AA-25-009.html) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General NIH Inquiries | [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) | | Phone | 301-496-4000 | | NIAAA (for programmatic questions) | [NIAAA Contact Page](https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/contact-us) |

Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Copy of Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia Administrative Resource Core (U24) (Clinical Trial Optional)

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