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NINDS Research Project Grants

NINDS R01/R21/R03 Research Project Grants — Investigator-Initiated

Funds neuroscience research in the United States through investigator-driven grants across basic, translational, and clinical areas.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) funds investigator-initiated research on brain and nervous system disorders through the standard NIH research project mechanisms — R01, R21, and R03 — as well as translational, team, and clinical research instruments. NINDS's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to r

Brain and nervous system disorders including stroke, epilepsy, neurodegeneration, pain, traumatic brain injury, and rare neurological conditions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ninds.nih.gov