Data / Federal grants / PAR-28-061
Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences
National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services) expects to post this opportunity around April 23, 2027, with applications due around May 25, 2027.
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Key facts
- Opportunity number
- PAR-28-061
- Status
- Forecast
- Posted
- September 22, 2026
- Closes
- May 25, 2027
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
- Health
- Assistance listing
- 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
- Contact
- NINDS Office of Research Quality (ORQ) · [email protected] · Please contact via e-mail.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- County governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- State governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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).
What the agency says
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in collaboration with other National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, Centers, and Offices, intends to support research projects that directly improve or evaluate biomedical and behavioral rigor, replicability, and reproducibility. Example projects include, but are not limited to: Assessing the scientific and behavioral impact of improving rigor, replicability, and reproducibility Developing decision-making frameworks to select candidate studies for replication with the highest potential for scientific value or novel insights Measuring replicability, reproducibility, robustness, and generalizability of important research findings to accelerate scientific innovation Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is to allow applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.
Other open grants from the Department of Health and Human Services
| Opportunity | Status | Closes | Award ceiling | Total funding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida CDC-RFA-DD-26-0222 | Open | Oct 26 | $300,000 | $3,000,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center (U01, Clinical Trials Not Allowed) RFA-HG-27-011 | Open | Oct 30 | $1,250,000 | $2,000,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-HG-27-013 | Open | Oct 30 | $500,000 | $7,500,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Technology Integration Center (U01, Clinical Trials Optional) RFA-HG-27-012 | Open | Oct 30 | $2,250,000 | $3,000,000 | grants.gov |
| HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) PAR-27-045 | Open | Oct 30 | grants.gov | ||
| Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-24-280 | Open | Nov 2 | grants.gov |
All grants open to County governments · All grants open to Tribal organizations · All grants open to Small businesses · Everything closing in May 2027
Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-24. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.