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

Funds a laboratory that procures and distributes human ear tissue to researchers studying hearing and balance disorders.

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Human inner and middle ear tissue is hard to get and even harder to work with, and research into hearing and balance disorders depends on having it. This notice continues a national network built to supply it.

NIDCD is looking for laboratories to join the National Human Ear Resource Network — sites that procure, prepare, section and distribute high-quality human ear tissue to auditory and vestibu…

Technical-service role in the NIDCD National Human Ear Resource Network — procuring, preparing, sectioning and distributing high-quality human inner and middle ear tissue to auditory and vestibular researchers, developing tissue-preservation methods, uploading digitised temporal bone images to NIDCD-approved databases, and providing technical instruction in preparing ear tissue from post-mortem human temporal bones.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.29 Sept 2026
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.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$3.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-DC-27-001Source: www.grants.gov