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)

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Key Information

Due Date: February 20, 2026


Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services


Source: Federal


Funding Categories:

Funding Amount: $6,200,000


Funding Type: Cooperative Agreement


Match Required: No


Status: Forecasted


Contact Info: brian.klein@nih.gov
(301) 496-0981
Brian Klein, PhD

Overview

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to investigate novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders including to treat, modify, and prevent epilepsy. This research should include various intervention modalities and testing strategies. Investigators should consider testing strategies for the development and validation of human-focused testing approaches. Investigators with expertise and insights into preclinical therapy testing and model development are encouraged to consider applying for this new NOFO.
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Key Dates

Posted Date: September 23, 2025


Application Due Date: February 20, 2026


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified

Additional Details

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • Others

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