About Funding

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

Research Program Award

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