The NINDS Human Biospecimen and Data Repository (U24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 RFA-NS-26-010
Posted: Feb 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/09/2026

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$1,950,000

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications to serve as the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Human Biospecimen and Data Repository in Neurological Disorders. This repository will maintain the current collection of biospecimens as well as support expansion of the collection in accordance with the NINDS mission. The NINDS Human Biospecimen and Data Repository will distribute biospecimens broadly to qualified academic and industry researchers to advance basic, translational and clinical research in neurological disorders.

Synopsis

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications to serve as the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Human Biospecimen and Data Repository in Neurological Disorders. This repository will maintain the current collection of biospecimens as well as support expansion of the collection in accordance with the NINDS mission. The NINDS Human Biospecimen and Data Repository will distribute biospecimens broadly to qualified academic and industry researchers to advance basic, translational and clinical research in neurological disorders.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Small businesses County governments City or township governments Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-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 not allowed.

Funding Activity Categories

Health

CFDA Numbers

  • 93.853 - Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

Contact Information

Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Phone: 301-402-2541
NINDS-BRAC@ninds.nih.gov
NINDS-BRAC@ninds.nih.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Feb 06, 2026 12:11:32 PM EST

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