Forecast for NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative ACTION Potential Program (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to announce a funding opportunity titled "Forecast for NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative ACTION Potential Program (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at supporting neuroscience graduate students. This initiative, under the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research and the BRAIN Initiative, will provide a two-phase F99/K00 award designed to facilitate the completion of doctoral dissertations and assist in the transition to postdoctoral positions in neuroscience research. The program is crucial for developing the next generation of independent neuroscience researchers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and project responsiveness. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare in advance, as applications will not be solicited until the official announcement, which is expected to be published on November 3, 2025, with a closing date for submissions anticipated on March 20, 2026. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Dr. Lauren Ullrich at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke via email at nindsotwd@ninds.nih.gov or by phone at 301-451-7964.