The NINDS Human Biospecimen and Data Repository (U24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications to serve as the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Human Biospecimen and Data Repository in Neurological Disorders. This repository will maintain the current collection of biospecimens as well as support expansion of the collection in accordance with the NINDS mission. The NINDS Human Biospecimen and Data Repository will distribute biospecimens broadly to qualified academic and industry researchers to advance basic, translational and clinical research in neurological disorders.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Grantor contact information
Description
NINDS-BRAC@ninds.nih.gov
NINDS-BRAC@ninds.nih.gov
NINDS-BRAC@ninds.nih.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| RFA-NS-26-010-Full-Announcement.html | RFA-NS-26-010-Full-Announcement.html | Feb 6, 2026 05:13 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: March 9, 2026
Award
$1,950,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-NS-26-010
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 6, 2026
Archive date:
May 8, 2026
