NIH Plans Boozy Research Chat: Grants on Tap for 2026
Published Date: 1/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is holding important meetings on May 5 and possibly June 11, 2026, to review grant applications and discuss new research plans. These meetings affect researchers seeking funding and anyone interested in alcohol-related health studies. You can join in person or online, and some parts are private to protect sensitive info.
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Grant Applications Will Be Reviewed
The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will review and evaluate grant applications during a closed session on May 5, 2026 (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), with a backup session June 11, 2026 (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) if needed. If you are a researcher with a grant application, these are the dates when review work on applications will occur.
Public May Attend In Person or Online
The meeting on May 5, 2026 (and the possible June 11, 2026 session) is open to the public with attendance limited to space available, and can be accessed online via the NIH Videocast at https://videocast.nih.gov/. You can attend in person at 6700B Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, or watch the videocast.
Closed Sessions Protect Confidential Information
Portions of the meetings (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) because grant applications may contain trade secrets or personal information. This means applicants' confidential commercial material and personal data will not be discussed in public.
You Can File Written Comments
Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the listed Contact Person (Philippe Marmillot, Ph.D.). Statements should include your name, address, telephone number, and, when applicable, business or professional affiliation.
Reasonable Accommodations Are Available
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person in advance of the meeting. The notice provides the Contact Person’s phone and email for accommodation requests.
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