PAR-24-150
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Summary
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists
Research Focus
This K01 award supports postdoctoral research and career development for Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists pursuing independent research careers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences aligned with NIDCD's mission on deafness and other communication disorders. The program is specifically designed for applicants planning to lead their own clinical trials, clinical trial feasibility studies, or ancillary clinical trial studies as part of their development. Awardees receive up to 3 years of protected research time under experienced mentor guidance to build independence and competitiveness for subsequent R01 funding. The award emphasizes integrated research and training programs that enhance candidates' potential to become productive independent investigators in health-related research fields relevant to hearing, balance, voice, speech, and language disorders.
At-a-Glance
- Who can apply: Postdoctoral Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists at eligible U.S. organizations (higher education institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, tribal organizations, and others); foreign organizations are not eligible.
- Funding & project length: Up to $75,000/year salary + $30,000/year research costs; maximum 3 years total project period.
- Award mechanism: K01 Research Scientist Development Award (mentored career development grant).
- Key dates: Application due dates rolling through May 7, 2027; earliest start date April 2025 (for June 2024 submission).
- Best fit for: Audiologists with Au.D./Ph.D. credentials planning to lead independent clinical trials in hearing science, audiology, or communication disorders research; requires basic experimental studies with human participants.
Key Facts
Deadline
Fri, May 7, 2027
Posted
Mon, February 26, 2024
Award / Year (direct costs)
$105,000
Max Total
$315,000
Max Duration
3 years
Keywords
Research Areas
Gotchas (4)
This K01 is specifically designed for applicants planning to serve as the LEAD INVESTIGATOR of an independent clinical trial. Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial, or proposing to gai
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“This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is designed specifically for applicants proposing to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial, as part of their research and career development. Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial, or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator, must apply to companion NOFO (PAR-24-149).”
Clinical trials are REQUIRED and must meet the definition of basic research. The FOA states 'Required - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans: Only accepting applications that propose independent cli
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“Clinical Trial? Required - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans: Only accepting applications that propose independent clinical trial(s) that also meet the definition of basic research.”
The award project period may not exceed 3 years total, which is shorter than the standard K01 range of 3-5 years mentioned in the overview. This is a specific constraint for this NIDCD K01.
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“The total project period may not exceed 3 years.”
Indirect costs are capped at 8% of modified total direct costs, which is significantly lower than the typical NIH F&A rates (often 25-55% depending on institution). This is an unusual budget constrain
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“Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs.”