Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, in collaboration with other National Institutes of Health offices, intends to support research projects that directly improve or evaluate biomedical and behavioral rigor, replicability, and reproducibility. Supported activities will include assessing the scientific and behavioral impacts of improving rigor, developing decision-making frameworks to select candidate studies for replication, and measuring the generalizability of important research findings. This forthcoming discretionary grant program will allow eligible applicants, including regional, foreign, and faith-based organizations, to build collaborations and design responsive projects before applications are formally solicited. While applications are not being accepted at this time, interested parties may contact the NINDS Office of Research Quality at RigorChampions@nih.gov for more information ahead of the estimated synopsis post date of April 23, 2027.