Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network (SPAN) to Support Translational Studies for Acute Cerebroprotection – Network Sites and Coordinating Center (U01- CT Not Allowed)

About this grant

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Coordinating Center and Testing Sites of the Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network (SPAN), a preclinical network to support translational studies for cerebroprotection in experimental models of acute ischemic stroke .  Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to d Grant Number: RFA-NS-26-012. Expected awards: 1.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Total Program Funding: $500K

How to apply

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5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: RFA-NS-26-012
7. 7Posted: 2025-09-02

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