Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT) Infrastructure - Clinical Research Sites (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Forecasted Federal grant Posted
- Opportunity number
- RFA-NS-28-007
- Agency
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National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications expected due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Expected posting
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Other
- County Governments
- Small Businesses
- City/Township Governments
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Independent School Districts
- Special District Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- For Profit Organizations
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is forecasting support for clinical research sites within the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT) Infrastructure through cooperative agreements; applications are not being solicited at this time, and this notice allows potential applicants to develop collaborations in advance of a future solicitation.
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations (both federally and non-federally recognized), small businesses, for-profit organizations, 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, public and private higher education institutions, faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, Indian/Native American tribes, U.S. territories, and eligible federal agencies. NeuroNEXT conducts clinical trials and biomarker validation studies in adult and pediatric neurological populations, offering infrastructure, expertise, and collaborative opportunities to accelerate development of safe, effective neurotherapeutics through high-quality evidence pathways. The program will encourage applications for network clinical research sites to support this mission.
Funding is available under CFDA 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders), which historically supports predominantly project grants, with smaller shares of block grants and cooperative agreements. NINDS has obligated $29.98 billion across 13,183 awards as of late 2026.
No award ceiling, award floor, expected number of awards, cost share requirement, period of performance, or specific evaluation criteria unique to this infrastructure opportunity are specified in this forecast notice. Applicants should monitor NIH and NINDS communication channels for the release of a formal NOFO with complete solicitation parameters.
Forecast synopsis
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek to continue support for the Infrastructure for the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT). NeuroNEXT conducts clinical trials and biomarker validation studies for neurological disorders in adult and pediatric populations. By offering infrastructure, expertise, and collaborative opportunities, NeuroNEXT accelerates innovation and impact, advancing the development of safe, effective neurotherapeutics for patients through high-quality evidence pathways. The program will encourage applications for network clinical research sites to support NeuroNEXT.
Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive applications for clinical research sites.
Eligibility
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.
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