National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Grants

Open National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) grants

• NINDS Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award (K99/R00)

  Deadline: Oct 12, 2026open

  NINDS Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award (K99/R00) is a grant from the National Institute of N...

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• Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21)

  Deadline: Nov 19, 2026open

  Invites applications proposing studies on the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics.

• Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

  Deadline: Nov 19, 2026open

  Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by National Institut...

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• Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

  Deadline: Nov 19, 2026open

  Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and ...

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• Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

  Deadline: Jan 8, 2027open

  Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ...

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• NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)

  Deadline: Jan 8, 2028open

  NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Suppo...

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• Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

  Deadline: Jan 8, 2028open

  Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders...

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• BRAIN Initiative: Advancing Human Neuroscience and Precision Molecular Therapies for Transformative Treatments

  Deadline: Jan 22, 2028open

  BRAIN Initiative: Advancing Human Neuroscience and Precision Molecular Therapies for Transformative Treatments is sponsored by National Institute of N...

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• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

  Deadline: May 8, 2028open

  Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurol...

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• Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

  Deadline: Sep 8, 2028open

  Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institute of...

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• Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

  Deadline: Sep 8, 2028open

  Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ...

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• NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional)

  Deadline: May 8, 2029open

  NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and...

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• Parkinson's Disease Biomarkers Program (PDBP)

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  Parkinson's Disease Biomarkers Program (PDBP) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Supports research to id...

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• Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Pain-Focused Administrative Supplements for NINDS Grants that are Not Focused on Pain Research (NOT-NS-22-053)

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  Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Pain-Focused Administrative Supplements for NINDS Grants that are Not Focused on Pain Research (NOT-NS-22-053) is s...

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• Ultra-rare Gene-based Therapy (URGenT) Network

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  Ultra-rare Gene-based Therapy (URGenT) Network is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This opportunity suppo...

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• NINDS’s Approach to Funding Neuroscience Research in 2026

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  NINDS’s Approach to Funding Neuroscience Research in 2026 is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). NINDS outli...

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• Cerebral Palsy Common Data Elements (CDEs)

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  Cerebral Palsy Common Data Elements (CDEs) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). NINDS provides standardize...

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• Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP)

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  Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). A NINDS-spon...

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• NINDS Institutional Training Grant

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  NINDS Institutional Training Grant is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This grant supports training progr...

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• Research on Brain Injury and Neurodegeneration

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  Research on Brain Injury and Neurodegeneration is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Funds research project...

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How to apply for National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) grants

Most National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.