Federal · forecast · PAR-26-144 · ALN 93.989

Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants

National Institutes of Health · HHS

Your odds: program 93.989

Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 92% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead.

Based on 117 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $375,319. Expect about 158 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
21%
of new 93.989 awards
Nonprofit share
8%
of awards
Median award
$375K
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
37
117 in 3 years
Typical window
158 d
usually posts Oct
Under-$1M orgs
0%
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 93.989 International Research and Research Training: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Est. deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Posted
Sep 26, 2025
Cost sharing
Not required

About this grant

The Fogarty International Center, with NINDS, NIMH, NIA, NIEHS, NICHD, NEI, NIDCD, and NCCIH, intends to continue support of neuro-health research through the Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan program. Awards will catalyze and strengthen collaborative research on the brain and nervous system that leverages the unique scientific contexts of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) not readily present in the United States and, subsequently, optimizes our potential to address health needs in the U.S. and globally. Research on the full spectrum of neuro-health across the lifespan is encouraged - including neurological, neuromuscular, sensory, neuropsychiatric, neuroinfectious, cognitive, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disease - and encompassing basic, clinical, translational, and implementation research approaches. Projects will foster collaborations between scientists in the U.S. and LMICs to drive scientific advancement and the development of innovative, cost-effective interventions spanning the care continuum –– from diagnosis through treatment and implementation.

Who can apply

Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status501(c)(3) nonprofitsOthers (see eligibility text)Native American tribal organizationsSpecial district governmentsSmall businessesState governmentsIndependent school districtsFederally recognized tribal governmentsPublic & state-controlled collegesCounty governmentsPublic & Indian housing authoritiesPrivate colleges & universitiesCity or township governmentsFor-profit organizations

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)Non-domestic applicant organizations are restricted to organizations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are defined by the World Bank as low-, lower-middle-, or upper-middle-income economies. At least one organization in the U.S. and at least one organization in a LMIC must be involved as partners in each application.

What it funds

How to apply

Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Fogarty International Center (FIC) FIC Global Brain Research Program · FIC-BRAIN@nih.gov · Please contact via e-mail

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 92% of awards go to universities and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead. Based on 117 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $375,319. Expect about 158 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Others (see eligibility text); Native American tribal organizations; Special district governments; Small businesses; State governments; Independent school districts; Federally recognized tribal governments; Public & state-controlled colleges; County governments; Public & Indian housing authorities; Private colleges & universities; City or township governments; For-profit organizations. Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)Non-domestic applicant organizations are restricted to organizations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are defined by the World Ban

When is the deadline?

Applications are due Nov 15, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.

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