About Funding
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Funding Types: Know The Differences
Knowing the differences between the different types of grants (assistance) and contracts (acquisition) funding mechanisms available through NINDS can save you time and effort.
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International Activities
Information for foreign institutions and international organizations, including public or private non-profit or for-profit organizations, interested in applying for research project grants from NINDS.
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NINDS Grant Mechanisms
Description of grant mechanisms supported by NINDS
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Research Program Award
Information about the NINDS Research Program Award (R35) – piloting a new approach to funding neuroscience research.
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NINDS Funding Strategy
Information on the annual NINDS budget, extramural percentile payline, and funding priorities
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Outcomes
Data on the outcomes of selected NINDS funding mechanisms and programs