Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Morris K. Udall Discovery Centers without Walls (DCWoW) for Parkinson's Disease Research (RM1 - Clinical Trial Optional)

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to promote team science research to discover the causes of Parkinson's Disease by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Morris K. Udall Discovery Centers without Walls (DCWoW) for Parkinson's Disease Research. The initiative aims to advance innovative research into the causes of Parkinson's disease through an integrated team science approach. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The NINDS is the primary Federal funder for PD research in the US, providing support for investigator-initiated projects as well as dedicated programs. • The initiative expands the NINDS Udall Centers program to promote biomedical discovery through an innovative, integrated team science approach. • The NOFO is expected to be published in autumn 2024 with an expected application due date in early spring 2025. • The NOFO will utilize the RM1 activity code.