# Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-318-advancing-hiv-aids-research-within-the-mission-of/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358080

> National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on July 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-25-318 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.173 |

## Who can apply

- 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.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 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) (https://www.oar.nih.gov/hiv-policy-and-research/research-priorities) in the areas of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. For applications proposing a clinical trial, only low risk clinical trials will be supported.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAR-25-318 still open?

No. It closed on July 16, 2026.

### Who can apply for Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (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 Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Closed July 16, 2026. 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.