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GrantNIH HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (RFA-NS-25-023)
Atlas Opportunity Score88/100
FundingApplication budgets are limited to $350,000 in direct costs per year; combined R61/R33 project period may not exceed 3 years, with no more than 2 years in either phase. No cost sharing is required. The multi-cycle NOFO does not establish a guaranteed FY2026 total program allocation or award count.
DeadlineNext application deadline: January 15, 2027 at 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization; NOFO expires January 16, 2027.
Required next actionProspective applicants should confirm that the project fits early-stage analgesic discovery, assemble the required scientific rationale, assays, quantitative R61-to-R33 milestones, qualified team, registrations, IP strategy, and applicable research protections, and submit by January 15, 2027 at 5:00 PM local time. Clinical trials are not allowed.
Current statusActive — September 17, 2026 cycle closed; next application cycle January 15, 2027Source verificationOctober 3, 2026
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