Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: September 19, 2025 (Estimated Application Due Date)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $3,400,000; one national K12 program award expected.
Summary: Supports a national K12 program to train child neurologists in research on pediatric neurological disorders, leveraging clinical expertise to expand the research workforce.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited.
Description
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to continue the Child Neurologist Career Development Program (CNCDP) through a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The program aims to expand the number of child neurologists trained to conduct high-quality research into neurological disorders affecting children, building on their clinical training and expertise. The K12 mechanism will support a single, national program housed at the principal investigator's institution and overseen by a national advisory committee. Both new and renewal applications will be encouraged. This notice is provided in advance to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.
Due Dates
- Estimated Application Due Date: September 19, 2025
- Estimated Post Date: June 27, 2025
- Estimated Award Date: July 1, 2026
- Estimated Project Start Date: July 1, 2026
Funding Amount
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,400,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 1 (one national K12 program)
- Award Ceiling/Floor: Not specified
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Application Process
- This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not being accepted at this time.
- The official NOFO will be published at a later date, closely based on the previous NOFO (RFA-NS-19-040), but with some changes.
- Only one national K12 program will be supported.
- Both new and renewal applications will be eligible when the NOFO is released.
- Potential applicants are encouraged to use this advance notice to develop collaborations and prepare responsive projects.
Additional Information
- The K12 program will be housed at the PD/PI's institution but will function as a national program.
- Oversight will be provided by the PD/PI and a national advisory committee.
- No cost sharing or matching is required.
- Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity.
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Contact Information
| Name | Title | Organization | Email | Phone |
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| Letitia Weigand, Ph.D. | Director, Office of Training & Workforce Development | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) | letitia.weigand@nih.gov | 301-496-4188 |