The goal of this presentation is to increase the ability of ATOD researchers, both new and experienced, to successfully compete for NIH funding. It will provide an overview of the mechanisms the National Institutes of Health (NIH) uses to support research and research training, with an emphasis on funding for alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) research. It will also describe the process by which applications move through the peer-review process. ATOD research is primarily supported by three NIH Institutes: the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Together, these three institutes provide the majority of federal funding for ATOD research, including laboratory, clinical and community-based research. The research portfolios and special interest areas of these three funding agencies will be reviewed. Potential investigators may choose from a wide variety of grant making mechanisms; these range from small grants for pilot and innovative studies to large multi-project and center grants. Training grants suitable for many levels of expertise are also available. Potential investigators, especially new investigators, can greatly increase their chance of success by choosing the appropriate training or research mechanism. NIH uses a peer-review process to determine the scientific merit of research and training applications. Following peer-review, successful applications receive a second level of review at the level of the individual institute. The review process will be briefly discussed, highlighting areas of specific concern to potential investigators.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presenation, the participant will: 1. Understand the mechanisms used to fund research and training in ATOD at NIH 2. Be familiar with the peer-review process at NIH 3. Be familiar with the resarch institutes of the 3 NIH Institutes which fund ATOD research.
Keywords: Alcohol, Drug Abuse