Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings

93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

Forecasted opportunityLast Updated: Sep 22, 2026

Important dates

Forecasted post date: April 23, 2027
Forecasted application due date: May 25, 2027
Forecasted award date: April 1, 2028
Forecasted project start date: April 1, 2028
Fiscal Year: 2028

Award details

Expected project funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified

Award min.

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Award max.

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Funding opportunity number:PAR-28-061
Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
Funding instrument type:
- Grant
Opportunity Category:Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
Category of Funding Activity:
- Health
Category Explanation:Not specified

History

Forecast posted date: September 22, 2026
Archive date: Not specified
Version: 1

View version history on Grants.gov

Summary

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in collaboration with other National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, Centers, and Offices, intends to support research projects that directly improve or evaluate biomedical and behavioral rigor, replicability, and reproducibility. Example projects include, but are not limited to:

Assessing the scientific and behavioral impact of improving rigor, replicability, and reproducibility
Developing decision-making frameworks to select candidate studies for replication with the highest potential for scientific value or novel insights
Measuring replicability, reproducibility, robustness, and generalizability of important research findings to accelerate scientific innovation

Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is to allow applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.

Eligibility

Miscellaneous

Other

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Government

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

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

Additional information on eligibility

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Documents

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Agency contact information

Email: RigorChampions@nih.gov

RigorChampions@nih.gov

NINDS Office of Research Quality (ORQ) Please contact via e-mail.

Link to additional information

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