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Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Federal funding opportunity PAR-25-198 from National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services).

Posted: November 6, 2024
Closed: January 7, 2026
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 93.867, 93.273, 93.866, 93.242, 93.173
Category: Health
Archives: February 12, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.867 (one of 5 on this opportunity) across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated: $696.7M
FY2026 obligated: $693.8M
FY2027 (to date) obligated: $0
Awards in window: 3,058

Top recipients: The Johns Hopkins University, The Leland Stanford Junior University, Jaeb Center for Health Research Foundation, Inc., Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, the, University of California, Los Angeles

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages research grant applications directed toward developing next-generation human cell-derived microphysiological systems (MPS) and related assays that replicate complex nervous system architectures and physiology with improved fidelity over current capabilities. Supported projects will be expected to enable future studies of complex nervous system development, function and aging in healthy and disease states.

Who can apply

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Independent school districts
County governments
City or township governments

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.

The official record

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