Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #P20
NIH NINDS Forecasted Grant for Collaborative ME/CFS Research (P20)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
May 27, 2025
Respond By
February 25, 2026
Identifier
P20
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a forecasted grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), for research on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Purpose: - Funding new collaborative research teams to address emergent issues in ME/CFS - Emphasis on combining expertise in post-infectious chronic illnesses and ME/CFS - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $3,000,000 - Utilizes the P20 activity code (Exploratory Grant Program) - Eligibility: - Open to educational institutions, businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations - Unique Requirements: - Encourages collaborative investigations - Allows foreign components as defined in the NIH Grant Policy Statement - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned, as this is a research grant forecast, not a procurement of goods or services.
Description
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The focus is on establishing new collaborative teams to address emergent issues in ME/CFS research. This opportunity will use the P20 activity code and encourages investigators with expertise in post-infectious chronic illnesses and ME/CFS to consider applying. Applications are not currently being solicited; this notice is to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and projects.