Closed · PAR-25-199 · CFDA 93.173;93.242;93.273;93.866;93.867 · Discretionary

Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institutes of Health, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $200K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 7, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) is a closed discretionary listing from National Institutes of Health that offered Up to $200,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $200K
award range
Closed
application status
93.173;93.242;93.273;93.866;93.867
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) - is cataloged under number PAR-25-199 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.173;93.242;93.273;93.866;93.867, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 6, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $200,000. The agency has projected $200,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on January 7, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $200,000

Close Date

January 7, 2026

Posted

November 6, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$200,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages research grant applications directed toward developing next-generation human cell-derived microphysiological systems (MPS) and related assays that replicate complex nervous system architectures and physiology with improved fidelity over current capabilities. Supported projects will be expected to enable future studies of complex nervous system development, function and aging in healthy and disease states.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted November 6, 2024
Close Date January 7, 2026
Archive Date February 12, 2026
Last Updated November 6, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.173;93.242;93.273;93.866;93.867. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages research grant applications directed toward developing next-generation human cell-derived microphysiological systems (MPS) and related assays that ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 7, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $200,000. Total estimated funding: $200,000.
How do I apply?
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