NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 354176Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the NINDS Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) aimed at enhancing the training of a workforce in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. This program supports innovative neuroscience education initiatives that provide hands-on experiences and skills development, with a focus on recruiting participants nationwide and integrating practical activities with theoretical discussions. Eligible applicants include various educational institutions and nonprofits, with a funding limit of $250,000 in direct costs annually for up to five years, and applications must be submitted by July 14, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-200.html.

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    The funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) focuses on the Research Education Program (R25), specifically under the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Aimed at enhancing workforce training in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research, the program encourages applications for innovative neuroscience education initiatives that provide intensive hands-on experiences and skills development. The NOFO emphasizes recruitment of participants nationwide, designing courses that integrate immersive practical activities with theoretical discussions. Key aspects include application limits of $250,000 direct costs annually for a maximum of five years, with no clinical trials allowed. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions and nonprofits. Applications must follow specified guidelines and demonstrate how the proposed programs fill critical educational gaps unavailable locally. Additionally, applicants must ensure diversity in recruitment and have a plan for evaluating the program’s effectiveness. Overall, this opportunity underscores the NIH's commitment to advancing neuroscience research education, addressing gaps in training, and fostering environments that promote rigorous and ethical scientific inquiry.
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