RFA-NS-23-032: Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC) (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
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 2023.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on November 28, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 26, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeP50
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNINDS, NICHD
- Median yearly award$287,366
- Typical project length4 years
- P50, Specialized Center Grant. A research center on one disease or topic, with several projects and shared cores. Other open P50 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-NS-23-032 were run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS, 1 project) and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD, 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-23-032 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-AR-25-002 | May 9, 2024 | Closed July 3, 2024 | Closed |
| RFA-AR-23-001 | June 28, 2022 | Closed September 30, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 26, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 28, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 3, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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 Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; 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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $287,366; it allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the money in the 3 programs behind this notice (75% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this initiative is to solicit applications for Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers. These Centers promote collaborative basic, translational, and clinical research, and provide important resources that can be used by the national muscular dystrophy research community. The Centers also provide outstanding environments for the training of new scientists electing to pursue careers conducting research in high priority areas of muscular dystrophy. Furthermore, Center investigators participate in community outreach efforts to increase awareness and convey the importance and implications of their research activities to the patient and advocacy communities.
Funded under RFA-NS-23-032 so far
NIH funded 2 projects under RFA-NS-23-032 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 2 institutions. The median yearly award was $287,366.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Resource Core | University of Florida | 2026 | $242,238 |
| MDSRC Training Core | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp | 2026 | $144,452 |
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 |
Who has won Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865) awarded $6.0 billion across 6,026 grant awards, an average of $1.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 167 | $178 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 133 | $146 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 114 | $131 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Texas | 116 | $124 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 104 | $116 million |
Who has won Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research (93.846) awarded $2.6 billion across 2,897 grant awards, an average of $908,766 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 104 | $104 million |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Massachusetts | 89 | $95.7 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 84 | $93.3 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 88 | $72.4 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 73 | $68.0 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-23-032 still open?
No. It closed on November 28, 2023.
Who can apply for Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC) (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted 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 Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC) (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed November 28, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each.
Who has been funded under RFA-NS-23-032?
NIH RePORTER lists 2 projects funded under RFA-NS-23-032 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 2 institutions. The most were at University of Florida, Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp.
Who has won Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc, The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco. The program made 2,897 awards worth $2.6 billion in that time.
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