Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences
Forecast
National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around April 23, 2027, with applications due around May 25, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 22, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | April 23, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | May 25, 2027 |
| Expected award date | April 1, 2028 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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).
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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 reproducibility Developing decision-making frameworks to select candidate studies for replication with the highest potential for scientific value or novel insights Measuring replicability, reproducibility, robustness, and generalizability of important research findings to accelerate scientific innovation Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is to allow applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to NINDS Office of Research Quality (ORQ), RigorChampions@nih.gov, Please contact via e-mail..
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences?
National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences?
Expected deadline May 25, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
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