NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Clinical Trial Required)

The purpose of the NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) is to support comprehensive and rigorous postdoctoral research and career development experiences in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences of promising Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to NIDCD's mission. This mentored career development award provides structured support for audiologists with dual Au.D./Ph.D. degrees during their postdoctoral training period. The program aims to develop the next generation of independent investigators in hearing and communication disorders research through comprehensive mentorship and research training. Recipients will engage in supervised research while developing the skills necessary to transition to independent scientific careers in areas aligned with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders' research priorities.