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Guided Research Experiences and Applied Training (GREAT) in Alcohol Studies

Award Number: R25AA027402
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/20/2018
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2029

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Guided Research Experiences and Applied Training (GREAT) in Alcohol Studies - The goal of the Guided Research Experiences & Applied Training (GREAT) in Alcohol Studies program is to provide undergraduates with innovative, intensive summer research experiences, in the study of alcohol and related behavioral health outcomes, in order to create a pipeline to strengthen the biomedical and behavioral research workforce. Since 2019, the program has funded research experiences for 46 undergraduates with a majority of fellows continuing to another research experience. The program also boasts high STEM graduation rates and ~40% enrollment in graduate school. In the next funding period, GREAT in Alcohol Studies will bring together undergraduates from Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University to: (1) offer an innovative, 8 week summer research experience for 10 program fellows, consisting of a combination of structured training (Week 1) and individual mentorship (Weeks 2-8) under faculty with expertise in substance use and behavioral health, designed to provide young researchers with foundational research skills, experiential learning, and responsible conduct of research training; (2) provide professional and career development opportunities for fellows, to facilitate student success in research and to prepare students for behavioral research careers; (3) offer fellows a comprehensive mentoring model including a mentor at each project site and “near peer” mentor from our alumni pool; and (4) disseminate program findings and student research through both traditional (e.g., scientific posters) and innovative (e.g., infographics) means, to train the next generation of researchers in the dissemination and translation of research. Professional and career development, as well as research internships, will extend beyond the summer program, affording support throughout the remainder of the fellow's academic career. Program success will be evaluated across recruitment, student program completion, and fellows' continued engagement in research and entrance into research-related careers. GREAT offers fellows exciting benefits including an expansion of alcohol-related research training within two R1 universities, cross-fostering of ideas and exchange of information between students at both sites, and expansion of student networks through additional mentorship opportunities.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $118,398 )
2025	2025	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	910 WEST FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	002	7	8/18/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$118,398
2025	2024	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	910 WEST FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	001	6	3/7/2025	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$2,354
2025	2022	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	910 WEST FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	5	3/7/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$2,354
														Subtotal = $118,398

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $120,398 )
2024	2024	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	910 WEST FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	6	9/19/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$120,398
														Subtotal = $120,398

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2023	2022	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	910 WEST FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	5	9/15/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $97,143 )
2022	2022	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	912 W FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	001	5	8/19/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$97,143
2022	2021	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	912 W FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	4	6/25/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $97,143

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $97,143 )
2021	2021	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	912 W FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	4	8/16/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$97,143
														Subtotal = $97,143

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $97,143 )
2020	2020	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	912 W FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	3	8/7/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$97,143
														Subtotal = $97,143

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $97,143 )
2019	2019	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	912 W FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	2	8/14/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$97,143
														Subtotal = $97,143

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $97,143 )
2018	2018	VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY	912 W FRANKLIN ST	RICHMOND	VA	23284	RICHMOND CITY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	1	9/17/2018	NEW	$97,143
														Subtotal = $97,143

Grand Total All Awards = $724,511

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Guided Research Experiences and Applied Training (GREAT) in Alcohol Studies

Award Number: R25AA027402

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/20/2018

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2029

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