Alcohol and Drug Grants
Abuse of alcohol, nicotine and other drugs cost the United States more than $500 billion per year, as of January 2011, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This takes into account medical, economic and criminal aspects. In addition, drug and alcohol abuse contributes to more than 100,000 deaths nationwide each year. Drugs affect all age groups. Babies that are exposed in the womb may be born prematurely or underweight, as well as affecting the child's development later in life. Abuse in teenagers and adults results in poor performance, chaotic households and bad memories, among other issues. Grants are typically provided to educate or treat drug addiction. For the NIDA's research purposes, alcohol is considered a drug of abuse and is categorized with other drugs.
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Diversity-promoting Institutions Drug Abuse Research Program
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This grant is intended to encourage research in facilities that are located in economically disadvantaged areas. Applicants should develop a plan to conduct research in these areas, using a diverse group of researchers, including those who are currently under-represented in drug research conducted elsewhere. This grant may last up to five years, at $350,000 per year, as of January 2011. Any public or private institute of higher learning is eligible as long as the institution is primarily comprised of black, Hispanic, tribal groups or native Alaskans and Hawaiians.
Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
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This grant is intended to study the differences in drug and alcohol abuse between men and women. The focus is on factors that specifically affect women. There is no monetary limit to the amount that may be awarded. The maximum award period is five years. All public and private institutions are eligible to apply as well as nonprofit institutions and certain government and for-profit entities.
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Early Career Award in Chemistry of Drug Abuse and Addiction
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This grant intends to provide funding for research in basic chemistry as it applies to addiction. The grant is available to those who haven't previously received funding from the National Institute of Health. Between six and eight projects will be funded in 2011 for a total maximum of $1.5 million. A project may receive funding for up to four years. Institutions of higher learning are eligible to apply for this award, along with small businesses, state and local government organizations, for-profit organizations and other foreign or domestic entities.
Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards
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This grant is designed to encourage creative and innovative research pertaining to drug abuse and addiction. The research will test unprecedented or unresearched theories and concepts and use those to develop new methods for research or treatment of addiction. The maximum grant period is two years, for a maximum of $125,000, as of January 2011. Institutions of higher learning are eligible to apply for this award, along with small businesses, state and local government organizations, for-profit organizations and other foreign or domestic entities.
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