This webpage provides information about grant applications, the peer review process, and understanding how applications are selected for funding. When submitting a grant application to NIAAA, extramural researchers can find instructions in the Notice of Funding Opportunity to which they are applying. 

NIH Grants Process

NIH Grants Process Overview
Learn about the steps required for an application to proceed from planning and submission through award and closeout.

Getting Started
Learn the basics about NIH grant types and the grants process.

How to Apply
Learn the steps to prepare for applying, writing the application, and submitting your application.

Application Referral and Peer Review
Learn about the receipt and referral of applications and NIH’s peer review process.

Pre-Award and Post-Award Processes
Learn about what happens between the time that your application is reviewed and the award is made, as well as what's required for post-award monitoring and reporting.

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

Need more information?
Find information for researchers, research administrators, reviewers, small businesses, foreign applicants, the media, and the public.

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

Additional Resources

NIH-wide Information

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

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 Per Year
• Supplemental Instructions for Preparing an Alcohol Research Center Grant Application
• Submission of Supplementary Materials for Program Project and Alcohol Research Center Grant Applications
• Information on Post-Submission Materials for P50 & P60 ARC Grant Applications
• NIAAA Financial Management Plan
• NIAAA-specific Peer Review Information
  • Schedule of Scientific Review Group Meetings
  • NIAAA Scientific Review Group Rosters
  • Special Emphasis Panels (ZAA1)
  • Appeals of Scientific Peer Review
• NIAAA R00 Phase Activation (K99/R00)
• NIAAA Exploratory & Developmental Grants Phase I & II Transition

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. Antonio Noronha
Email: anoronha@mail.nih.gov
Phone: 301-443-4223


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

Updated: May 2024