OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-27-065

NINDS Efficacy and Exploratory Clinical Trials (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Mar 9, 2029(878 days left)

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This is an NIH program funding clinical trials for neurological disorders, from early exploratory studies through Phase 3 confirmatory trials of drugs, biologics, devices, surgical, behavioral, diet, or rehabilitation therapies. It fits healthcare and biotech organizations with clinical research capability; retail, finance, housing, education, and technology businesses have no stated fit and should not bother applying. Applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts will be rejected.

Best for
Biotech and medical device companies running clinical trials for neurological therapies, Universities and academic medical centers conducting NINDS-mission research, Nonprofits with clinical research programs, Contract research organizations supporting neurological drug, biologic, or device studies
Not for
Retail, finance, housing, or other businesses outside healthcare and clinical research, Organizations planning to use foreign subawards or subcontracts, Businesses or groups without clinical trial capability or neurological research focus
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
83
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is March 9, 2029.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, state, county, city, and special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are also eligible, though applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts will not be considered for funding.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. For-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses are listed as eligible, but you should check Section III of the NOFO to confirm whether your specific business structure qualifies.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicant types.

Summary

NINDS funds investigator-initiated clinical trials for neurological disorders, from early exploratory (UG3) through Phase 3 confirmatory studies of drugs, biologics, devices, surgical, behavioral, diet, or rehabilitation therapies. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, universities, state/local/tribal governments, school districts, and housing authorities; no

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated clinical trials to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). These trials must address questions within the mission and research interests of the NINDS and may include studies of small molecules, biologics, devices as well as surgical, behavioral, diet-based, or rehabilitation therapies. Studies addressing neurological diseases and care across the lifespan are highly encouraged. This notice invites both early- and middle-phase exploratory clinical trials as well as later phase confirmatory Phase 3 or comparative effectiveness clinical trials.

Who can apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16.8 Collaborative International Research Awards.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthExploratory_Efficacy_Trials@ninds.nih.gov301-402-2541

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