NIDCD Research Opportunities for New Investigators to Promote Workforce Development (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to support R01 grant applications aimed at promoting workforce development among Early Stage and New Investigators in the field of communication disorders. This initiative encourages applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in health-related sciences, and allows for innovative research projects without the necessity of preliminary data, provided they demonstrate feasibility. Applicants can request up to $500,000 in direct costs per year, with a total funding commitment of approximately $2.1 million planned for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support around 7-8 meritorious projects. Key application dates begin on January 6, 2025, with a closing date of October 6, 2026; for further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.