NIDCD Low Risk Clinical Trials in Communication Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
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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
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for investigator-initiated low-risk clinical trials focused on communication disorders through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). This initiative, identified as PAR-24-051, aims to support well-designed research that contributes to the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of conditions affecting hearing, speech, and language, with trials required to meet specific criteria such as not necessitating FDA oversight and being categorized as low-risk. The funding opportunity is significant for advancing health research and improving public health outcomes related to communication disorders, with a maximum budget of $500,000 in direct costs and a project duration of up to five years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 5, 2024, with subsequent submission cycles until the closing date of January 8, 2028; for further inquiries, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a funding opportunity through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) for investigator-initiated, low-risk clinical trials targeting communication disorders. This initiative, identified as PAR-24-051, invites applications for well-designed research that can contribute significantly to the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of conditions affecting hearing, speech, and language. The proposed trials must meet specific criteria: they should not necessitate FDA oversight, be categorized as low-risk, and gather data for further investigational studies rather than aiming to change established health policies or standards of care. Application budgets are capped at $500,000 in direct costs, with a maximum project duration of five years. Proposals will undergo a stringent peer review to ensure scientific merit and adherence to NIDCD's mission. The key submission date for new applications is January 5, 2024, with subsequent cycles outlined for the year until the expiration date of January 8, 2028. This funding opportunity aligns with the NIH's broader commitment to advancing health research and enhancing public health outcomes regarding communication disorders.
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