Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Investigate Novel Therapeutic Interventions and Testing Strategies for Neurological Disorders Including to Treat, Modify and Prevent the Development of Epilepsy (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health
RFA-NS-26-002
Application Deadline
Days Remaining
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$4,000,000
Total Program Funding
$6,200,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for research aimed at investigating novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders, specifically targeting the treatment, modification, and prevention of epilepsy. This initiative encourages applicants to explore various intervention modalities and develop human-focused testing approaches, with a particular emphasis on preclinical therapy testing and model development. The total estimated program funding is $6.2 million, with individual awards ranging from $3.5 million to $4 million, and the application process is expected to open with a synopsis posted by December 19, 2025, closing on February 20, 2026. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Brian Klein at brian.klein@nih.gov or (301) 496-0981 for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedSep 23, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$4,000,000
Award Floor
$3,500,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$6,200,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
National Institutes of Health(HHS-NIH11)
Funding Category
Health
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

Name
Brian Klein, PhD

CFDA Numbers

93.853

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