Prepare Your Application and Apply

Learn about grant applications, the peer review process, and how applications are selected for funding. You can find instructions on submitting a grant application to NIAAA in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Application Process

NIH Grants Process
Learn the steps in the NIH grants process, from planning and applying to submitting your application.

Forms Directory
Find the forms, instructions, and format pages for each stage of the grant life cycle.

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Policy and Compliance
Learn about NIH policies and federal requirements for NIH grants.

Additional Resources

NIAAA-specific Information

• Resources for Applicants
• NIAAA Statement on Research Priorities and Procedures
• NIAAA Guidelines – Administrative Supplements and Extensions
• Applications Requesting $500,000 or More in Direct Costs
• Information on Post-Submission Materials for P01, P50 & P60 ARC Grant Applications and other Multi-Component Applications (U10, U54), Consortia and other RFAs
• FY 2024 Financial Management Plan
• NIAAA-specific Peer Review Information
  • Schedule of Scientific Review Group Meetings
  • NIAAA Scientific Review Group Rosters
  • Special Emphasis Panels
  • Appeals of Scientific Peer Review
• NIAAA R00 Phase Activation (K99/R00)
• Exploratory & Developmental Grants Phase I & Phase II Transition

NIH Resources

• NIH Modular Research Grant Applications
• Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Participants in Research Involving Human Subjects
• Inclusion Across the Lifespan in Human Subjects Research
• NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable
• NIH Scientific Data Sharing
  • Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (effective January 25, 2023)
  • Data Management & Sharing Policy Overview
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Contacts for Additional Questions

Further information about NIAAA research grant programs and application requirements can be obtained from:

Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research
Contact: Dr. Ralph Hingson
Email: rhingson@mail.nih.gov 

Division of Metabolism and Health Effects 
Contact: Dr. Kathy Jung
Email: jungma@mail.nih.gov
Phone: 301-443-8744

Division of Neuroscience and Behavior
Contact: Dr. Mark Egli
Email: megli@mail.nih.gov
Phone: 301-594-6382

Division of Treatment and Recovery
Contact: Dr. Raye Litten
Email: rlitten@mail.nih.gov
Phone: 301-443-0636

Office of Extramural Activities
Contact: Dr. Philippe R. Marmillot
Email: marmillotp@nih.gov
Phone: 301-443-2861