PAR-24-119: NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-25-120). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires October 15, 2027. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2024.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $375,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on October 18, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 18, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$375,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR21
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNIDCD
- Median yearly award$195,219
- Typical project length3 years
- R21, Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant. Early, exploratory ideas that may not have preliminary data yet, usually for up to two years. Other open R21 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-24-119 were run by National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD, 12 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-24-119 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-120 | October 18, 2024 | Due dates in the notice, expires October 15, 2027 | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | February 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 18, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 17, 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 Organizations) 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?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $195,219; it allows up to $375,000 per award.
- 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 NIDCD Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R21) is intended to support both basic and clinical research from scientists who are beginning to establish an independent research career. It cannot be used for thesis or dissertation research. The research must be focused on one or more of the areas within the biomedical and behavioral scientific mission of the NIDCD: hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language. The NIDCD ECR Award R21 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; translational research; outcomes research; and development of new research technology. Irrespective of the type of project, the intent of the NIDCD ECR Award R21 is for the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) to obtain sufficient preliminary data for a subsequent R01 application.
Funded under PAR-24-119 so far
NIH funded 12 projects under PAR-24-119 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 11 institutions. The median yearly award was $195,219.
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-25-120, 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-24-119 still open?
No. It closed on October 18, 2024. A newer notice is open: PAR-25-120, due dates in the notice, expires October 15, 2027.
Who can apply for NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?
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 Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed October 18, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $375,000 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-24-119?
NIH RePORTER lists 12 projects funded under PAR-24-119 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 11 institutions. The most were at Johns Hopkins University, The House Institute Foundation, Massachusetts General Hospital.
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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