Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to stimulate HIV/AIDS research within the scientific mission areas of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders (NIDCD). Applications should address high priority HIV/AIDS research outlined by the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) in the areas of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. Some key points to consider: • The FOA supports low-risk clinical trials. • Applications are due by January 7, 2028. • The opportunity is open to various types of organizations, including non-profits, institutions of higher education, and small businesses. • The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant. • The expected application count is 100, with an expected application size of 0.