Forecast for NINDS Exploratory Grant Program in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)
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- Posted
- May 27, 2025
- Closes
- See announcement
- Program funding
- $3,000,000
- Expected awards
- 6
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.853
- Category
- Health
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.853 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $1.8B
- FY2025 obligated
- $1.8B
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $1.4B
- Awards in window
- 9,485
Top recipients: The General Hospital Corporation, Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, the, The Johns Hopkins University, Regents of the University of Michigan, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) focused on the establishment of new collaborative teams to address emergent issues in ME/CFS research. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the P20 activity code. Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of science are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. In addition, collaborative investigations combining expertise in post-infectious chronic illnesses and ME/CFS will be encouraged, and these investigators should also begin considering applying for this application.
Who can apply
- State governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grant Policy Statement, are allowed.
How to apply
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