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NIH forecasts NeuroNEXT coordinating center funding; tribal governments may apply

National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeFunding availableSep 10, 2026

Check: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has forecast a neuroscience clinical trial network funding opportunity, due 2027-11-01, that lists non-federally recognized tribal governments as eligible applicants.

What it does

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) plans to seek applications for a Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) and a Data Coordinating Center (DCC) for the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT). Applications are not being solicited yet; the notice is meant to give potential applicants time to build collaborations. The forecast lists Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) among eligible applicants, and the forecast's fiscal year is 2028.

Why it matters for tribal funding

Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.

Who it covers: Tribal governments.

: 93.853

What to do next

  1. Watch for the opportunity to post on or about 2027-09-01, under opportunity number -NS-28-002.
  2. Identify potential research or clinical trial partners now, since the notice is meant to allow time to develop collaborations before the 2027-11-01 estimated due date.

Sources

Every signal is built from public records. The highlighted words appear in the source exactly as shown.

  • Grants.gov: forecasted opportunitiesforecastSep 10, 2026

    Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT) Infrastructure – Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) & Data Coordinating Center (DCC)

    • Quoted from the source: “Applications are not being solicited at this time.”
    • Quoted from the source: “Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)”
    • Quoted from the source: “Estimated application due date: 2027-11-01”
    Read the originalU.S. government record, public domain.

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