Investigate Novel Therapeutic Interventions and Testing Strategies for Neurological Disorders Including to Treat, Modify and Prevent the Development of Epilepsy (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
Description
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to investigate novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders including to treat, modify, and prevent epilepsy. This research should include various intervention modalities and testing strategies. Investigators should consider testing strategies for the development and validation of human-focused testing approaches. Investigators with expertise and insights into preclinical therapy testing and model development are encouraged to consider applying for this new NOFO.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
brian.klein@nih.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
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Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
December 19, 2025
Estimated Application Due Date:
February 20, 2026
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
November 2, 2026
Estimated Project Start Date:
December 1, 2026
Fiscal Year:
2027
Award
$6,200,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$3,500,000
Award Minimum
$4,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-NS-26-002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Forecast posted date:
September 23, 2025
Archive date:
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