NIDCD Research Opportunities for New Investigators to Promote Workforce Development (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357795Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357795

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DC-25-004.html
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    Description

    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.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a funding opportunity through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), aimed at supporting R01 grant applications from Early Stage and New Investigators focused on communication disorders, including those related to hearing, speech, and language. This initiative emphasizes promoting a diverse research workforce by encouraging applications from individuals underrepresented in health-related sciences. The funding is aimed at innovative research without the requirement of preliminary data, provided that the projects demonstrate feasibility. Applicants can request up to $500,000 in direct costs per year, with a total commitment of $2.1 million planned for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund approximately 7-8 meritorious projects. Key application dates range from January 6, 2025, for submissions to June 2026 for award cycles. The document outlines eligibility criteria, application submission processes, and critical review components, aiming to enhance workforce development in the biomedical research field by fostering new investigator partnerships.
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