Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in partnership with other NIH entities, is forecasting a grant program to fund research that advances the rigor, replicability, and reproducibility of biomedical and behavioral science studies. The program seeks projects that assess the impact of rigor improvements, develop frameworks for selecting high‑value replication studies, and measure robustness of key findings. Although applications are not being solicited yet, the forecast provides timelines for a future solicitation, anticipated award, and project start dates, giving potential applicants time to form collaborations and prepare responsive proposals. • Targeted research areas: biomedical and behavioral sciences, with emphasis on methodological rigor. • Eligible applicants: wide range including federal, state, tribal, nonprofit, for‑profit, and foreign entities. • Funding instrument: grant (NIH). • Forecasted timeline: posting 9/22/2026, estimated application response 5/25/2027, award 4/1/2028, project start 4/1/2028. • No budget ceiling/floor disclosed; typical NIH research grants range from $500K to $2M per project. • Primary contact: NINDS Office of Research Quality (ORQ) via email [email protected].