The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at stimulating research related to HIV/AIDS within the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). This initiative encourages applications that address high-priority research areas identified by the NIH Office of AIDS Research, particularly focusing on the intersections of HIV/AIDS with hearing, communication, and associated disorders. Grants of up to $499,999 in direct costs are available for projects lasting up to five years, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. Interested applicants, including educational institutions and community organizations, must adhere to NIH guidelines and submit their proposals through Grants.gov by the closing date of January 7, 2028. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.