PAR-21-094: NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required) (PAR-24-140). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires May 7, 2027. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 7, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 19, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeK18
- Clinical trialsRequired
- K18, Research Career Enhancement Award. Time for an established investigator to learn new skills or move into a new field. Other open K18 notices.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-21-094 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-24-140 | February 8, 2024 | Due dates in the notice, expires May 7, 2027 | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | January 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 7, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 12, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (77% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18) program is to enable established, proven investigators to augment or redirect their research programs through the acquisition of new research skills to answer questions relevant to the hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language sciences. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for candidates 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. Those not planning an independent clinical trial, or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator, must apply to companion FOA ( PAR-21-095). Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial or basic experimental study with humans, or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial or basic experimental study with humans led by another investigator, must apply to companion FOAPAR-21-096 - NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Who has won Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders (93.173) awarded $2.1 billion across 2,231 grant awards, an average of $925,005 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 73 | $82.4 million |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Massachusetts | 41 | $78.9 million |
| The University of Iowa | Iowa | 28 | $53.4 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 39 | $46.2 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 56 | $45.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-24-140, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-21-094 still open?
No. It closed on January 7, 2024. A newer notice is open: PAR-24-140, due dates in the notice, expires May 7, 2027.
Who can apply for NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)?
Closed January 7, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, The University of Iowa. The program made 2,231 awards worth $2.1 billion in that time.
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