Coordinating Center for National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks a Coordinating Center to manage the National Human Ear Resource Network, a national hub that provides human inner‑ and middle‑ear tissues to auditory and vestibular researchers for basic and clinical studies. The Center will organize regular network meetings, facilitate data and resource sharing, and work closely with NIDCD staff to disseminate findings and promote collaboration across U.S. laboratories. The award is a U24 cooperative agreement with an estimated funding ceiling of $200,000 and a single award anticipated. • Manage and chair regular meetings of the National Human Ear Resource Network. • Coordinate data, tissue, and tool sharing among network laboratories and with NIDCD. • Serve as the primary liaison between the network and NIH program staff. • Oversee scientific quality control, data analysis, and publication of network outputs. • Maintain primary rights to generated data/software while providing government access per NIH policy.