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Collaborative Opportunities for Multiple-disciplinary, Bold, and Innovative Neuroscience (COMBINE) (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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

Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Description

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications from highly-integrated transdisciplinary team science led by 3-6 PDs/PIs to pursue a single focused goal to overcome persistent barriers, challenge orthodoxies, achieve paradigm-shifts, or develop new foundational principles in neuroscience. Within five-years, the team must deliver outcomes significantly advancing the NINDS mission and transform knowledge and practice, ranging from fundamental neuroscience to human health. The research question(s) should be of sufficient scope and complexity to necessitate an innovative convergence of disciplines, expertise, and coordination, beyond the scope of traditional R01 or Program Project/Center grant mechanisms. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.  This NOFO will utilize the RM1 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of neuroscience and neurology are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations from newly formed or established teams, combining expertise in various fields of basic, clinical, and translational domains of neuroscience will be encouraged, and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Nonprofit

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

Education

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

Business

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

Additional information

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).

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

NINDSteamscience@nih.gov

NINDSteamscience@nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

February 4, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

June 23, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

April 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

April 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

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:

RFA-NS-26-009

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

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

August 28, 2025

Archive date:

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