RFA-NS-21-019: Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP) (K12 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits and colleges and universities. Applications closed on December 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 4, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeK12
- Clinical trialsIndependent clinical trial not allowed
- Funded byNINDS
- Median yearly award$1.7 million
- Typical project length5 years
- K12, Institutional Career Development Program. An institution's program that places early-career researchers in mentored career development. Other open K12 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-NS-21-019 were run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS, 1 project). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-NS-21-019 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | October 4, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 20, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (76% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to invite applications to continue support of a national program of mentored research career development for junior neurosurgeon faculty at institutions nationwide that support neurosurgical research. The goal of the program is to expand the cadre of neurosurgeon investigators trained to conduct research into neurological disorders, making use of their neurosurgical training.
Funded under RFA-NS-21-019 so far
NIH funded 1 project under RFA-NS-21-019 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 1 institution. The median yearly award was $1.7 million.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP) | Washington University | 2026 | $1.7 million |
Who has won Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (93.853) awarded $9.1 billion across 8,641 grant awards, an average of $1.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 203 | $288 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 248 | $277 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 230 | $276 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 188 | $226 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 179 | $221 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-NS-21-019 still open?
No. It closed on December 15, 2021.
Who can apply for Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP) (K12 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP) (K12 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed December 15, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-NS-21-019?
NIH RePORTER lists 1 project funded under RFA-NS-21-019 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 1 institution.
Who has won Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The General Hospital Corporation, The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 8,641 awards worth $9.1 billion in that time.
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