[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

September 2026

Up to $450,000 per award; estimated total program funding $3,500,000; ~5 awards expected.

Supports a collaborative network to provide high-quality human ear tissue resources and technical expertise for research on auditory and vestibular disorders.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), aims to support a national collaborative network that advances research on human auditory and vestibular disorders. The funded network will serve as a central resource for researchers by procuring, preparing, and distributing high-quality human inner and middle ear tissues. Activities include developing and sharing improved tissue preservation and processing techniques, providing digitized temporal bone images for broad dissemination, and offering technical training for handling post-mortem human temporal bones. The overall goal is to facilitate both basic and clinical research that deepens understanding of human hearing and balance disorders. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: $450,000 (direct costs, per year) - Estimated total program funding: $3,500,000 - Expected number of awards: approximately 5 - Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and private institutions of higher education - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments/organizations - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), excluding higher education institutions - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Eligible agencies of the federal government - U.S. territories or possessions - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Regional organizations There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361207). - Review the full forecast and eligibility details on the official opportunity page. - Contact the program email for specific questions or clarifications prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will provide final details. - The network is expected to collaborate closely with other NIDCD-supported laboratories and contribute to shared databases and training efforts. --- ## External Links - [NIH Funder Home Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Official Grants.gov Forecast Opportunity](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361207) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | NIDCD Division of Scientific Programs | [NIDCDNetworkU24@mail.nih.gov](mailto:NIDCDNetworkU24@mail.nih.gov) | Division of Scientific Programs | ---

National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders

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