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This page outlines research funding opportunities supported by NINR as well as information on requests for grant applications, program announcements, and parent announcements.

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Current Notices View active Notices (released in the last 12 months) from the NIH Guide that may be of particular interest to NINR applicants or investigators. Occasionally a Notice, usually guidance, may be specific to NINR.

Requests for Applications (RFAs) An RFA is a formal statement that solicits grant or cooperative agreement applications in a scientific area to accomplish program objectives. An RFA indicates the estimated amount of funds for the competition, the estimated number of awards to be made, if cost sharing is required, and submission date(s). Applications submitted in response to an RFA are usually reviewed by a Scientific Review Group (SRG) convened by the awarding institute or center that issued the request.

Current NIH Program Announcements (PAs) A PA is a formal statement about a new or ongoing extramural activity or program. It may serve as a reminder of continuing interest in a research area, describe changes in an activity or program, and/or invite applications for grant support.

Parent Announcements (unsolicited applications) Parent Announcements are broad funding opportunity announcements allowing applicants to submit investigator-initiated applications for specific funding opportunities.

Information on NIH Guide to Grants and ContractsNIH offers funding for many types of grants, contracts, and programs that help repay loans for researchers. Learn about these programs, and about NIH's grant policies and guidelines.