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

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for the Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network (SPAN), which aims to support translational studies focused on acute cerebroprotection. The opportunity encompasses both Network Sites and a Coordinating Center under a U01 cooperative agreement mechanism. Clinical trials (CT) are explicitly not allowed under this funding opportunity. The initiative is designed to advance preclinical research on stroke treatments toward translational application.

What they want

How they evaluate

Risks & flags

• Opportunity is currently in 'forecasted' status — full requirements, evaluation criteria, and budget details are not yet published
• Explicit exclusion of clinical trials (CT Not Allowed) may narrow the eligible applicant pool significantly