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.