Opportunity Listing - Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (R21

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Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

Last Updated: September 9, 2025

Description

The purpose of this initiative are to accelerate research leading to improved understanding and treatments for Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Responsive applications would propose studies of immunological mechanisms of nerve damage/dysfunction, contributing genetic/epigenetic factors, novel animal/cellular model systems, discovery of novel diagnostic or treatment response biomarkers, novel treatments or mechanisms of action of existing treatments.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Government

Special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
County governments
City or township governments
State governments
Public and Indian housing authorities

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Education

Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Public and state institutions of higher education

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
RFA-NS-25-025-Full-Announcement.html	RFA-NS-25-025 Full Announcement Text	Nov 13, 2024 04:03 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-25-025.html

Closing: November 14, 2025

Application process

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Award

$3,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$3,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-NS-25-025

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

November 13, 2024

Archive date:

December 14, 2025