Closed · RFA-NS-25-025 · CFDA 93.853 · Discretionary

Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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

up to $3M
Award range
Closed
Status
November 14, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a closed discretionary listing from National Institutes of Health that offered Up to $3,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $3M
award range
Closed
application status
93.853
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - is cataloged under number RFA-NS-25-025 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.853, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 13, 2024 and last updated on September 9, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $3,000,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million 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 November 14, 2025. 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 $3,000,000

Close Date

November 14, 2025

Posted

November 13, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of this initiative are to accelerate research leading to improved understanding and treatments for Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Responsive applications would propose studies of immunological mechanisms of nerve damage/dysfunction, contributing genetic/epigenetic factors, novel animal/cellular model systems, discovery of novel diagnostic or treatment response biomarkers, novel treatments or mechanisms of action of existing treatments.

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

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Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted November 13, 2024
Close Date November 14, 2025
Archive Date December 14, 2025
Last Updated September 9, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Exploratory/Developmental Research on Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.853. The purpose of this initiative are to accelerate research leading to improved understanding and treatments for Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on November 14, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $3,000,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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