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NIH forecasts NeuroNEXT clinical research site funding, open to tribal governments

National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeFunding availableSep 10, 2026

Check: NIH has forecast a future funding opportunity for clinical research sites in the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT), and tribal governments not federally recognized are listed as eligible, but applications are not open now.

What it does

NeuroNEXT is a National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) network that conducts clinical trials and biomarker validation studies for neurological disorders in adult and pediatric populations. The forecast lists Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) among eligible applicants, with no (money reserved for a specific group) stated, and says the program will encourage applications for network clinical research sites. Tribal grants offices with an interest in neurological clinical research should plan for a fiscal year 2028 opportunity.

Why it matters for tribal funding

Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.

Who it covers: Tribal governments.

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What to do next

  1. Monitor for the posted opportunity -NS-28-007, which the forecast estimates will post on 2027-09-01, and build collaborations before the estimated application due date of 2027-11-01.

Sources

Every signal is built from public records. The highlighted words appear in the source exactly as shown.

  • Grants.gov: forecasted opportunitiesforecastSep 10, 2026

    Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT) Infrastructure – Clinical Research Sites (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

    • Quoted from the source: “Applications are not being solicited at this time.”
    • Quoted from the source: “Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)”
    • Quoted from the source: “The program will encourage applications for network clinical research sites to support NeuroNEXT.”
    Read the originalU.S. government record, public domain.

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