Cooperative Agreement for In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Estimated funding amount: $500,000 per year
Maximum project period: 5 years
To support high-risk clinical trials for developing in vivo high-resolution imaging technologies for the inner ear.
Focus on improving current imaging techniques or developing new ones to visualize inner ear structures.
Individuals with deafness or communication disorders.
Researchers and institutions involved in auditory and vestibular research.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local, state, and federal governments.
Specific qualifications include the ability to conduct clinical trials and meet FDA oversight requirements.
Eligible applicants can be from the U.S. and non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities.
Foreign organizations are allowed to apply.
Projects must focus on high-risk clinical trials that require FDA oversight.
Only one clinical trial may be proposed per application.
Maximum funding per grant is less than $500,000 direct costs per year.
No cost-sharing is required.
Application due date: October 1, 2026.
Earliest submission date: May 3, 2025.
Applications that propose more than one clinical trial will be considered non-responsive.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Specific forms and templates must be used for clinical trial protocols.
Applications will be evaluated based on scientific merit, significance, innovation, and feasibility.
Applications will undergo peer review and may receive a second level of review by the Advisory Council.
Applications that align with NIH priorities and demonstrate high scientific merit will be prioritized.
The grant supports a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement from NIH.
Applicants must ensure compliance with all application instructions to avoid delays or non-acceptance.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is encouraged to enhance project outcomes.
Strong emphasis on innovative imaging techniques may provide a competitive edge in applications.
Clear articulation of the proposed methodology and its application in clinical settings.
Submitting applications that do not comply with the specific guidelines or propose multiple clinical trials.
Engage with NIH staff early in the application process to ensure alignment with funding priorities.
Highlight the innovative aspects of the proposed imaging techniques to stand out in the review process.