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NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Practice

Funds translational research turning basic findings into clinical tools for communication disorders, with practical clinical impact required.

A finding in a lab does not become something a clinician can use on its own. This notice funds the work in between, for hearing, voice, speech, language and the other conditions NIDCD covers.

What is funded is translational research, explicitly requiring basic scientists, clinicians and clinical scientists to jointly initiate and conduct the project — translating basic research findings into clin

Translational research jointly led by basic scientists, clinicians and clinical scientists, translating basic research findings into clinical tools with a clearly established connection to the clinical condition and practical clinical impact, to advance diagnosis, treatment or prevention of communication disorders. Clinical trials are optional.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.12 Oct 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$500K

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-DC-25-002Source: www.grants.gov