NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), has announced a funding opportunity titled "NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students" (R25). This initiative aims to enhance research education activities for medical students and resident-investigators in otolaryngology, fostering their transition into research careers and addressing the workforce shortage of clinician-investigators in the field. The program supports the development of innovative educational programs that include structured research experiences and mentoring relationships, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion among underrepresented groups. Interested applicants can apply for funding up to $499,999 for a maximum duration of 24 months for resident-investigators and 9 months for medical students, with proposals due by September 29, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-127.html.
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 not allowed.