Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences

Eligible applicants

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others (see eligibility details)

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

About this forecast

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in collaboration with other National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, Centers, and Offices, intends to support research projects that directly improve or evaluate biomedical and behavioral rigor, replicability, and reproducibility. Example projects include, but are not limited to:Assessing the scientific and behavioral impact of improving rigor, replicability, and reproducibilityDeveloping decision-making frameworks to select candidate studies for replication with the highest potential for scientific value or novel insightsMeasuring replicability, reproducibility, robustness, and generalizability of important research findings to accelerate scientific innovationApplications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is to allow applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.

Instrument

Grant

Activity

Health

Assistance listings

93.853

Cost sharing

Not required

Last updated

Sep 22, 2026

From Grants.gov's public daily extract of Oct 25, 2026. Agency contacts, full eligibility and application packages are on Grants.gov; always confirm deadlines there before applying.

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