Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to stimulate HIV/AIDS research within the scientific mission areas of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders (NIDCD). Applications should address high priority HIV/AIDS research outlined by the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) in the areas of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. This R01 grant mechanism supports research projects that are investigator-initiated and focused on advancing knowledge in these communication disorder areas as they relate to HIV/AIDS. For applications proposing a clinical trial, only low risk clinical trials will be supported. The program is designed to foster innovative research approaches that align with both NIDCD's mission and the broader NIH priorities for HIV/AIDS research. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions including universities, nonprofits, small businesses, tribal organizations, and government entities. Applications are accepted through a recurring deadline schedule, with the opportunity closing on November 5, 2027.