NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
NINDS R25 program funds educational activities to train workforce for biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: July 15, 2025 (New, Renewal, Resubmission, Revision) | July 14, 2026 (New, Renewal, Resubmission, Revision)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 direct costs per year, for a maximum project period of 5 years; indirect costs capped at 8% MTDC.
Summary: Supports national neuroscience research education programs focused on immersive, hands-on skills development and research experiences to enhance the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed; programs must be national in scope and not duplicate existing local or NIH training programs.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at NIH, supports the development and implementation of innovative, nationally available neuroscience research education programs. The primary focus is on immersive, hands-on research experiences and advanced skills development that cannot be obtained at the local or institutional level. Programs should bring together national and international leaders to provide participants with practical expertise, theoretical understanding, and exposure to rigorous research practices and ethical considerations.
Eligible programs may be narrowly focused on a specific research area or broadly applicable to multiple areas, but must provide a critical educational experience not otherwise available. The R25 mechanism is intended to complement, not duplicate, existing NIH training grants (e.g., T32, T35, T90) or local training programs.
Clinical trials are not permitted under this funding opportunity.
