NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The NIDCD grant supports postdoctoral Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists to develop research skills for independent investigation in health-related fields.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 13, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | February 13, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | October 14, 2026 | February 17, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year for salary plus $30,000/year for research development costs; project period up to 3 years; 8% indirect costs.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists in rigorous research and career development to become independent investigators in fields relevant to NIDCD's mission; independent clinical trials are not allowed.
Key Information: Applicants may gain clinical trial experience under a mentor but cannot lead an independent clinical trial; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required by time of award.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) at NIH, provides mentored career development support for postdoctoral Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists. The goal is to foster the transition of promising early-career audiologists into independent, productive investigators in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research areas aligned with the NIDCD mission. The program provides up to three years of protected time for research and career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor or mentoring team.
Note: This award does not allow the applicant to lead an independent clinical trial, but applicants may propose research experience within a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
