Forecast for NINDS Child Neurologist Career Development Program (CNCDP) (K12 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 358860Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing the Forecast for the NINDS Child Neurologist Career Development Program (CNCDP), a federal grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the training of child neurologists to conduct research on neurological disorders in children. This program, utilizing the K12 activity code, seeks to support a national initiative overseen by a principal investigator and a national advisory committee, with a focus on fostering collaborations and developing impactful research projects. The estimated total funding for this program is $3,400,000, with one award anticipated, and applications are expected to be solicited starting June 27, 2025, with a closing date of September 19, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Letitia Weigand, Ph.D., at letitia.weigand@nih.gov or by phone at 301-496-4188.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Letitia Weigand, Ph.D., Director, Office of Training & Workforce Development National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
    (301) 496-4188
    letitia.weigand@nih.gov
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