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Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.989 -- International Research and Research Training

Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Description

The Fogarty International Center, with NINDS, NIMH, NIA, NIEHS, NICHD, NEI, NIDCD, and NCCIH, intends to continue support of neuro-health research through the Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan program. Awards will catalyze and strengthen collaborative research on the brain and nervous system that leverages the unique scientific contexts of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) not readily present in the United States and, subsequently, optimizes our potential to address health needs in the U.S. and globally. Research on the full spectrum of neuro-health across the lifespan is encouraged - including neurological, neuromuscular, sensory, neuropsychiatric, neuroinfectious, cognitive, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disease - and encompassing basic, clinical, translational, and implementation research approaches. Projects will foster collaborations between scientists in the U.S. and LMICs to drive scientific advancement and the development of innovative, cost-effective interventions spanning the care continuum –– from diagnosis through treatment and implementation.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Nonprofit

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

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Education

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)Non-domestic applicant organizations are restricted to organizations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are defined by the World Bank as low-, lower-middle-, or upper-middle-income economies. At least one organization in the U.S. and at least one organization in a LMIC must be involved as partners in each application.

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

FIC Global Brain Research Program

FIC-BRAIN@nih.gov

Documents

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Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

August 14, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

November 15, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

May 15, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

July 15, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2026

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-26-144

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

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History

Version:

4

Forecast posted date:

September 26, 2025

Archive date:

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