Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 21 086
The NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-21-086) is a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant opportunity aimed at helping promising audiologists with both Au.D. and Ph.D. training build the skills, track record, and mentorship foundation needed to become independent investigators. The central focus is career development through a structured, mentored postdoctoral experience that combines a rigorous research plan with a formal, well-justified training plan. The research can fall within biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, as long as it aligns with the mission space of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), meaning work relevant to hearing, balance, and related communication disorders research priorities.
A defining feature of this specific FOA is its restriction on independent clinical trials. Applicants may not propose to lead an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to a clinical trial as the primary investigator under this announcement. In other words, if the proposed K01 project would place the candidate in the role of the person responsible for conducting the trial (or leading an ancillary trial study), this is not the right mechanism. At the same time, the FOA does allow the candidate to gain experience on a clinical trial as part of their mentored development, as long as the trial is led by a mentor or co-mentor and the candidate is not the independent trial lead. If the candidate intends to lead a clinical trial or lead an ancillary study to an existing clinical trial, the opportunity directs them instead to apply to the companion clinical-trial-allowing FOA (referenced as PAR-21-XXX in the notice).
The overall intent is to support a comprehensive development path that increases the likelihood the applicant will transition into a productive, independent research career. In practical terms, that typically means the application is expected to clearly lay out (1) a coherent research project that produces publishable outputs and builds an identifiable research niche, and (2) a mentoring and career development program that closes key skill gaps (for example, advanced quantitative methods, experimental design, clinical research methods that do not require leading a trial, grantwriting, scientific leadership, responsible conduct of research, and other competencies needed for independence). The mentored structure is central to the award: the candidate is not simply requesting funds for a standalone project, but proposing a supervised trajectory that develops them into a competitive, NIH-funded investigator over time.
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes many common public and private research and service institutions. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly highlights additional eligible organization types such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, Indian/Native American tribal governments other than federally recognized, and U.S. territories or possessions. On the other hand, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Administratively, this is an NIH grant mechanism in the Health funding activity category, tied to CFDA number 93.173, with the NIH as the agency. The FOA record lists an original closing date of 2024-01-07 and a creation date of 2020-12-08. The listing does not provide an award ceiling or expected number of awards in the provided source data, which usually means applicants should consult the full FOA text and NIH policy guidance for budget structure, allowable costs, project period expectations, and any institute-specific funding limits and paylines that may apply.
Taken together, the opportunity is best understood as a mentored, postdoctoral career launch award for Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists who want dedicated time, protected effort, and strong guidance to establish a research direction and become competitive for independent research funding, while staying within the constraint that the candidate will not lead an independent clinical trial under this particular announcement.Apply for PAR 21 086
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 No Independent Clinical Trials)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-12-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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FAQs: NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) - PAR-21-086
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01), Funding Opportunity Number (FON) PAR-21-086. It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant designed to help promising audiologists with both Au.D. and Ph.D. training develop into independent investigators through a structured, mentored postdoctoral career development experience.
Which NIH institute is sponsoring this K01?
The sponsoring institute is the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the NIH.
Who is this K01 intended to support?
It is intended for postdoctoral audiologists who have both Au.D. and Ph.D. training and who need mentored career development support to build the skills, research track record, and mentorship foundation needed to transition into an independent research career.
What is the central focus of the award?
The central focus is career development. The award supports a structured and mentored postdoctoral experience that combines (1) a rigorous research plan and (2) a formal, well-justified training plan aimed at building independence as an investigator.
What kinds of research are in scope for this opportunity?
Research may fall within biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences, as long as it aligns with the NIDCD mission space. That includes work relevant to hearing, balance, and related communication disorders and NIDCD research priorities.
How important is mentorship in this FOA?
Mentorship is central. This mechanism is not simply funding a standalone project; it is funding a supervised, mentored trajectory intended to develop the candidate into a competitive, NIH-funded independent investigator over time.
What are the key components the application is expected to lay out?
The opportunity emphasizes a clear plan that typically includes: (1) a coherent research project that can produce publishable outputs and help establish an identifiable research niche, and (2) a mentoring and career development program that addresses skill gaps and builds competencies needed for independence.
What kinds of training or skill development does the FOA suggest?
Examples of skill areas referenced include advanced quantitative methods, experimental design, clinical research methods that do not require leading a trial, grantwriting, scientific leadership, responsible conduct of research, and other competencies that support a transition to independence.
Are independent clinical trials allowed under PAR-21-086?
No. A defining feature of this FOA is that applicants may not propose to lead an independent clinical trial as the primary investigator under this announcement. The FOA also prohibits proposing a clinical trial feasibility study or an ancillary study to a clinical trial where the candidate would be the lead.
What does it mean that independent clinical trials are not allowed?
It means the proposed K01 project cannot place the candidate in the role of the person responsible for conducting the clinical trial (or leading an ancillary clinical trial study). If the project requires the candidate to be the independent trial lead, this is not the appropriate mechanism.
Can the candidate still get clinical trial experience during the award?
Yes. The FOA allows the candidate to gain experience on a clinical trial as part of the mentored development, as long as the clinical trial is led by a mentor or co-mentor and the candidate is not the independent clinical trial lead.
What if the candidate wants to lead a clinical trial or an ancillary study to a clinical trial?
The opportunity directs candidates who intend to lead a clinical trial or lead an ancillary study to an existing clinical trial to apply to the companion clinical-trial-allowing FOA referenced in the notice as PAR-21-XXX.
What is the broader career goal of this K01?
The intent is to support a comprehensive development path that increases the likelihood the applicant will transition into a productive, independent research career with a clear research direction and competitiveness for independent research funding.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant organizations are broad and include: state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Does the FOA name additional organization types that are explicitly eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly highlights additional eligible organization types including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, Indian/Native American tribal governments other than federally recognized, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply. In addition, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.173.
Which agency is listed for this grant?
The agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What are the important dates shown in the listing?
The FOA record lists a creation date of 2020-12-08 and an original closing date of 2024-01-07.
Does the provided listing include an award ceiling or expected number of awards?
No. The provided source data does not include an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
Where should applicants look for budget structure, allowable costs, and project period expectations?
Because the listing does not provide award ceiling details or the expected number of awards, applicants are directed (based on the listing context) to consult the full FOA text and NIH policy guidance for budget structure, allowable costs, project period expectations, and any institute-specific funding limits and related policies that may apply.
How should someone think about the overall fit of this opportunity?
It is best understood as a mentored, postdoctoral career launch award for Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists seeking dedicated time, protected effort, and strong guidance to establish a research niche and become competitive for independent research funding, with the important constraint that the candidate cannot lead an independent clinical trial under this specific announcement.
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