Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission) | February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission) | June 12, 2026 (New) | July 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission) | October 12, 2026 (New) | November 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission) | February 12, 2027 (New) | March 12, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission) | June 12, 2027 (New) | July 12, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission) | October 12, 2027 (New) | November 12, 2027 (Renewal/Resubmission)

Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years total: up to 2 years intramural (NIH) and 3+ years extramural; up to $125,000/year salary (extramural phase), plus $50,000/year research development costs; 8% indirect costs (extramural phase).

Summary: Supports NINDS intramural neurologist- and neurosurgeon-scientists in transitioning to independent, research-active academic faculty positions, with a required independent clinical trial component.

Key Information: Applicants must be NINDS intramural neurologists or neurosurgeons within 4 years of residency/fellowship completion; only applications proposing an independent clinical trial are eligible.