Open · RFA-DC-25-003 · CFDA 93.173 · Discretionary

Cooperative Agreement for In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institutes of Health, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $500K
Award range
Open
Status
65d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Cooperative Agreement for In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (U01 Clinical Trial Required) is an open discretionary opportunity from National Institutes of Health, offering Up to $500,000. Applications close in 65 days.

up to $500K
award range
Open
65 days left
93.173
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Cooperative Agreement for In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (U01 Clinical Trial Required) - is cataloged under number RFA-DC-25-003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.173, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on January 6, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $500,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on October 1, 2026 - roughly 65 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $500,000

Close Date

October 1, 2026

Posted

January 6, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$500,000

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This funding opportunity aims to support high risk clinical trials for the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear. Proposed projects should focus on improving the resolution of current imaging techniques or developing new imaging techniques that can visualize inner ear structures in vivo with significantly greater detail and accuracy than currently possible. Structural and functional aspects, including visualizing dynamic elements, are important to developing new and improved techniques. Projects may also focus on developing new imaging probes or contrast agents that can enhance visualization of the inner ear structures. Research supported in response to this RFA is expected to significantly advance the ability to visualize auditory and vestibular components, such as hair cells, otoliths, membranes, ions, and vasculature, in detail in awake patients in a clinical setting using non-invasive techniques. To achieve this goal, a multidisciplinary team approach that takes advantage of the expertise of each team member is highly encouraged. Studies in humans must be proposed to develop,advance, or test the needed technology. Any intermediate studies must articulate a clear path of the proposed methodology to application in awake humans or define the limitations and the usefulness in anesthetized humans.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 6, 2025
Close Date October 1, 2026
Archive Date November 6, 2026
Last Updated January 6, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization (U01 Clinical Trial Required)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.173. This funding opportunity aims to support high risk clinical trials for the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear. Propose...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is October 1, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $500,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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