NINDS Sustainable Transformation of Institutional Research Rigor (STIRR) Program (RC2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding to enhance research rigor practices at academic institutions to promote high-quality neuroscience research and transparency.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: October 17, 2025 (Letter of Intent recommended by September 17, 2025) | December 9, 2025 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Most awards anticipated between $150,000–$800,000 direct costs per year for up to 3 years; estimated $3.5M/year for at least 5 awards.
Summary: Supports institutional programs to enhance research rigor and transparency in neuroscience, catalyzing sustainable culture change at the departmental or intra-institutional level.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.
Description
This opportunity aims to fund the creation and implementation of innovative programs that improve research rigor and transparency within academic and research institutions, specifically in the field of neuroscience. The goal is to foster a sustainable culture of high-quality, reproducible neuroscience research by supporting department-level or intra-institutional initiatives. Programs should focus on changing institutional practices, policies, and incentives to promote rigorous study design, transparent reporting, and community buy-in.
Proposed activities may include educational initiatives, policy changes, recognition programs, infrastructure development, and other strategies that catalyze demonstrable and lasting improvements in research quality. The initiative is designed to serve as a model for broader adoption across the neuroscience community.
