PAR-24-127: NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2024.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $499,999 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on September 29, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 2, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$499,999
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR25
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIDCD
- Median yearly award$207,624
- Typical project length5 years
- R25, Education Project. Research education programs: courses, research experiences and outreach that prepare people for research careers. Other open R25 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-24-127 were run by National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD, 3 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-24-127 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | February 9, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 29, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 29, 2026 |
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 applyNon-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 not allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $207,624; it allows up to $499,999 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 NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIDCD R25 program is to support educational activities that help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences.
Funded under PAR-24-127 so far
NIH funded 3 projects under PAR-24-127 in fiscal 2026, at 3 institutions. The median yearly award was $207,624.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Otolaryngology Surgeon-Scientist Training (BOOST) Program | Ohio State University | 2026 | $207,624 |
| Research Training in Otolaryngology | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | 2026 | $334,444 |
| Mentored Operative and Research Experience in Otolaryngology (MORE-Oto) Program | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2026 | $165,317 |
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. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-24-127 still open?
No. It closed on September 29, 2026.
Who can apply for NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
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's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed September 29, 2026. 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 $499,999 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-24-127?
NIH RePORTER lists 3 projects funded under PAR-24-127 in fiscal 2026, at 3 institutions. The most were at Ohio State University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Medical College of Wisconsin.
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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