Open · PAR-25-445 · CFDA 93.173 · Discretionary

NIDCD Clinical Research Center Grant (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)

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

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
67d
Days left
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Expected awards

The verdict

NIDCD Clinical Research Center Grant (P50 Clinical Trial Optional) is an open discretionary opportunity from National Institutes of Health, offering Varies by applicant. Applications close in 67 days.

Varies
award range
Open
67 days left
93.173
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - NIDCD Clinical Research Center Grant (P50 Clinical Trial Optional) - is cataloged under number PAR-25-445 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 September 15, 2025 and last updated on March 31, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. 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 3, 2026 - roughly 67 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

October 3, 2026

Posted

September 15, 2025

Instrument

Grant

Description

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) invites applications for Clinical Research Center Grants designed to advance the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of human sensory and communication disorders. For this announcement, Clinical Research is defined as research involving individuals with a sensory and/or communication disorder, or data/tissues from individuals with a sensory and/or communication disorder. Examples of such research include but are not limited to, studies of the prevention, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, management or epidemiology of a disease or disorder of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language. Although the intent is that all the research will involve individuals with sensory and/or communication disorders or data/tissues from individuals with sensory and/or communication disorders, when the clinical research goal(s) warrant(s) limited departures from this intent, alternatives (e.g., non-human research, human subjects without a sensory or communication disorder, human at risk for a sensory and/or communication disorder) are possible with appropriate and strong scientific justification and in consultation with NIDCD staff. Applications may propose a low-risk clinical trial but are not required to (optional).Non-responsive applications will not be reviewed. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to read this funding opportunity carefully and communicate with the scientific/research contact listed at the end of this award as early as possible to discuss their application plans.

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 September 15, 2025
Close Date October 3, 2026
Archive Date November 2, 2026
Last Updated March 31, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "NIDCD Clinical Research Center Grant (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.173. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) invites applications for Clinical Research Center Grants designed to advance the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amel...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is October 3, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
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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