Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total project period: 2 years
Maximum budget for direct costs: $275,000
To stimulate HIV/AIDS research within the scientific mission areas of the NIDCD.
Applications should address high-priority HIV/AIDS research outlined by the NIH Office of AIDS Research.
Individuals living with HIV/AIDS, particularly those affected by communication disorders.
Research institutions and organizations involved in HIV/AIDS and communication disorders.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are also eligible to apply.
Open to U.S. and non-domestic entities.
Projects must address high-priority HIV/AIDS research in areas such as hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language.
Clinical trials proposed must be low risk and not require FDA oversight.
The combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000 over the two-year project period.
No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.
Application due dates are set for various cycles, with the next due date being January 7, 2028.
Applications must be submitted electronically.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, including significance, innovation, and approach.
Applications will undergo peer review and be evaluated for completeness and compliance.
Applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit will be prioritized.
Only low-risk clinical trials will be supported under this grant.
Applications proposing clinical trials that do not meet the low-risk criteria will be considered non-responsive.
Encouragement of multidisciplinary collaborations between communication disorders and HIV/AIDS researchers.
Leveraging existing resources and partnerships can enhance the competitiveness of applications.
Alignment of research proposals with NIH's high-priority HIV/AIDS research areas.
Submitting applications that do not comply with the specific guidelines outlined in the NOFO.
Engage in early discussions with NIH contacts to clarify any uncertainties regarding the application process.
Highlighting the innovative aspects of the proposed research can strengthen the application.