Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

RFA-NS-25-025: Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total funding amount: $3,000,000

Maximum budget per application: $275,000

Project duration: 2 years

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To support exploratory/developmental studies aimed at understanding, preventing, or treating GBS and CIDP.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Researchers in the field of neurology and autoimmune diseases.

Patients affected by GBS and CIDP.

Funding Source and Type

Funding source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Funding type: Grant (R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant)

Grant Frequency

This is a new funding opportunity.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Higher Education Institutions

Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)

For-Profit Organizations

Small Businesses

Local, State, County, City or Township Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (both Federally Recognized and not)

Federal Government Agencies

U.S. Territories or Possessions

Independent School Districts

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities

Faith-based or Community-based Organizations

Regional Organizations

Foreign Organizations

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Applicant organizations must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Understanding mechanisms of GBS and CIDP.

Identifying therapeutic targets and biomarkers.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Innovative studies on disease mechanisms, susceptibility factors, and treatments.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Research expertise in neurology and autoimmune diseases.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000.

No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.

Cost Sharing

No cost sharing is required.

Timeline and Implementation

Submission Deadlines

Application due date: October 3, 2025.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Follow the instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.

Grant Details

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Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
RFA-NS-25-025
NIH Grants
EDU NGO ENTERPRISE SME PUBLIC OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE OTHER
DEVELOPMENT
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
3000000.00
0.00
275000.00
USD
100.00
Oct. 3, 2025, 10 p.m.
Not specified