Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-NS-26-002

NIH Solicits Research Proposals for Novel Neurological Disorder Therapies and Testing Strategies

Buyer

National Institutes of Health

Posted

September 23, 2025

Respond By

February 20, 2026

Identifier

RFA-NS-26-002

NAICS

541715

This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), seeks research proposals for novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders, with a focus on epilepsy. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Scope of Work: - Research on new therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders, especially epilepsy - Emphasis on human-focused testing and preclinical therapy testing - Includes various intervention modalities and model development - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement grant - Total program funding: $6,200,000 - Individual awards: $3,500,000 to $4,000,000 - Eligibility: - Open to nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities, businesses, and foreign organizations - No cost sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products required - Focus is on research and development, not product procurement

Description

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is soliciting applications to investigate novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders, specifically to treat, modify, and prevent epilepsy. The research should include various intervention modalities and testing strategies, with a focus on human-focused testing approaches. Investigators with expertise in preclinical therapy testing and model development are encouraged to apply. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement with no cost sharing or matching requirement.

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