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
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
Grantor contact information
Description
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
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-NS-26-009
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Forecast posted date:
August 28, 2025
Archive date:
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