Grant opportunity
Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences
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.
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
- Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
- Award
- See official notice
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Small businesses; Special district governments; Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences is official opportunity PAR-28-061, published by National Institutes of Health during the 18-22 August 2026 hunt window.
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Small businesses; Special district governments; Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
What it supports
- 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.
- Opportunity number: PAR-28-061
Funding and duration
- Estimated programme funding: See official notice
Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Call details
Source-based overview
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. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity PAR-28-061.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Small businesses; Special district governments; Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
Funding and benefits
Estimated programme funding: See official notice
Themes and supported activities
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.
Opportunity number: PAR-28-061
Deadline and timeline
Forecast notice: deadline to be announced: Forecast notice: deadline to be announced.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.