This grant is for supporting the establishment of programs designed to enhance research rigor and transparency within academic and research institutions. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) seeks to cultivate a culture of high-quality neuroscience research, emphasizing rigorous study design and transparent reporting. These principles are crucial for the neuroscientific and broader biomedical communities to conduct valid experiments and accurately assess scientific findings. Funding will facilitate the implementation of innovative strategies and approaches at departmental, inter-departmental, or equivalent intra-institutional levels, ultimately advancing the integrity and reproducibility of neurological research.
Opportunity ID: 356928
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-NS-25-019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NINDS Sustainable Transformation of Institutional Research Rigor (STIRR) Program (RC2 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.853 — Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support the establishment of programs to enhance research rigor and transparency practices within academic and research institutions to promote a culture of high-quality neuroscience research. Attention to principles of rigorous study design and transparent reporting are essential to enable the neuroscientific community, as well as the biomedical community at large, to design and perform valid experiments and to assess the value of scientific findings. Awards are intended to support the implementation of innovative programs, strategies, and approaches at the departmental, inter-departmental, or equivalent intra-institutional entity level. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-25-019.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 356928 Full Announcement-RFA-NS-25-019 -> RFA-NS-25-019-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288345 | Sep 17, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356928 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356928 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
356928 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356928 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
356928 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356928 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
356928 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
356928 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
356928 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
356928 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
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