Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants (PAR-26-144)

Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants (PAR-26-144) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Fogarty International Center, NINDS, NIMH, NIA, NIEHS, NICHD, NEI, NIDCD, and NCCIH. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Opportunity Listing - Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants Agency: National Institutes of Health Assistance Listings: 93. 989 -- International Research and Research Training Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.

gov The Fogarty International Center, with NINDS, NIMH, NIA, NIEHS, NICHD, NEI, NIDCD, and NCCIH, intends to continue support of neuro-health research through the Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan program.

Awards will catalyze and strengthen collaborative research on the brain and nervous system that leverages the unique scientific contexts of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) not readily present in the United States and, subsequently, optimizes our potential to address health needs in the U.S. and globally.

Research on the full spectrum of neuro-health across the lifespan is encouraged - including neurological, neuromuscular, sensory, neuropsychiatric, neuroinfectious, cognitive, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disease - and encompassing basic, clinical, translational, and implementation research approaches.

Projects will foster collaborations between scientists in the U.S. and LMICs to drive scientific advancement and the development of innovative, cost-effective interventions spanning the care continuum –– from diagnosis through treatment and implementation.

Public and Indian housing authorities Special district governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) For-profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)Non-domestic applicant organizations are restricted to organizations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are defined by the World Bank as low-, lower-middle-, or upper-middle-income economies.

At least one organization in the U.S. and at least one organization in a LMIC must be involved as partners in each application. Grantor contact information Fogarty International Center (FIC) FIC Global Brain Research Program Please contact via e-mail FIC Global Brain Research Program No documents are currently available.

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