The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity titled "Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD." This initiative, categorized under the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant, aims to stimulate HIV/AIDS research relevant to communication disorders, specifically in hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions and organizations, with a budget limit of $275,000 for a two-year project period. The funding seeks applications that address high-priority HIV/AIDS research areas defined by the NIH Office of AIDS Research, such as the impact of HIV on communication disorders and the development of treatment strategies. Only low-risk clinical trials that do not require FDA oversight are supported. Application deadlines range from May 2025 to January 2028, with funding contingent upon NIH appropriations and the quality of submitted proposals. Compliance with detailed application instructions and adherence to NIH policies is critical for successful project proposals, emphasizing the scientific merit, innovation, and feasibility of the research.