This funding opportunity supports research on alcohol health services aimed at closing the treatment gap for individuals with alcohol use disorder. It emphasizes increasing treatment access, enhancing treatment appeal, analyzing cost and insurance structures, studying dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments, and reducing health disparities among affected populations. The R34 mechanism is clinical trial optional, allowing flexible study designs.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as for-profit entities (excluding small businesses), public housing authorities, various government levels, tribal governments and organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, and certain federally recognized and minority-serving