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Research to Improve Rigor, Replicability, and Reproducibility in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences

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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, in collaboration with other NIH entities, is forecasting support for research projects aimed at enhancing biomedical and behavioral rigor, replicability, and reproducibility. Key areas of interest include assessing the scientific impact of these improvements, creating frameworks for selecting high-value replication studies, and measuring the robustness and generalizability of research findings to drive scientific innovation. This notice serves as a forecast to allow potential applicants to establish collaborations and develop responsive projects, as formal applications are not currently being solicited. Interested parties can contact the NINDS Office of Research Quality for further information.

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NINDS forecasts research funding to improve biomedical rigor, replicability, and scientific reproducibility.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of HealthView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in collaboration with other National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, Centers, and Offices, intends to support research projects that directly improve or evaluate biomedical and behavioral rigor, replicability, and reproducibility. Example projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Assessing the scientific and behavioral impact of improving rigor, replicability, and reproducibility
  • Developing decision-making frameworks to select candidate studies for replication with the highest potential for scientific value or novel insights
  • Measuring replicability, reproducibility, robustness, and generalizability of important research findings to accelerate scientific innovation

Applications are not being solicited at this time. This notice is to allow applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects. 

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