International funderBased in United Kingdom

Institute Of Alcohol Studies

London, United KingdomWebsite

About Institute Of Alcohol Studies

The Institute of Alcohol Studies is a UK policy-focused research and advocacy organization that backs evidence-based work aimed at reducing alcohol harm. Its giving is highly targeted: it mainly supports small, innovative research projects that can inform alcohol policy, especially early-stage ideas from early career researchers. Beyond grants, IAS is closely connected to the alcohol harm reduction ecosystem, working with alliances, treatment organizations, and public-health networks.

Focus Areas

UK Alcohol Policy ResearchAlcohol Harm ReductionEvidence Reviews and Scoping StudiesPilot and Proof-of-Concept ResearchEarly Career Researcher SupportAlcohol Treatment and Family Support Networks

Giving Approach

Small competitive grants through a staged application process; the IAS Small Grants Scheme awards roughly $500-$15,000 for short-term research, with an outline stage followed by shortlist notification and likely invitation to full proposals. Funding appears limited, annual/periodic, and focused on proof-of-concept, preliminary data, and other early research activities rather than large ongoing operating grants.

How to approach this funder

Apply through the IAS Small Grants Scheme and make sure the project is tightly linked to UK alcohol policy and harm reduction. Emphasize novelty, feasibility, and how the work will generate usable evidence quickly; early career researchers are prioritized, and the current outline deadline is Friday 19 June 2026 with shortlist notifications by Monday 17 August.

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Institute Of Alcohol Studies

About Institute Of Alcohol Studies

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About Institute Of Alcohol Studies

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

IAS Small Grants Scheme