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NINDS Child Neurology Career Development Program (CNCDP) (K12 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-NS-27-006

Closed

Total Program Funding

$3.4M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NINDS Child Neurology Career Development Program (CNCDP) (K12 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The purpose of the NINDS Child Neurology Career Development Program (CNCDP) is to facilitate and support the research career development of physicians specialized in Child Neurology who have made a commitment to independent research careers. The CNCDP is a single national program, implemented by... $3,400,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public And Indian Housing Authorities, For-profit organizations, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Refer to Section III
•Deadline: 2026-07-10

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What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the NINDS Child Neurology Career Development Program (CNCDP) is to facilitate and support the research career development of physicians specialized in Child Neurology who have made a commitment to independent research careers. The CNCDP is a single national program, implemented by one or more PD/PIs, together with an advisory committee composed of basic and clinical investigators who have a strong record of funded research and successful training of physicianscientists. The CNCDP will generally provide three consecutive years of support to individuals to provide them with the knowledge, tools and research experience that will enable them to develop a significant research project funded by an individual career development award or research grant.

Attachments

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RFA-NS-27-006-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.The sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program. Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 not allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other Tribal OrganizationsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsOther (see NOFO for details)Private Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District Governments501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Total Program Funding: $3.4M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 27, 2026

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NINDS Office of Training and Workforce Development NINDSTrainingOffice@ninds.nih.gov

NINDSTrainingOffice@ninds.nih.gov

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