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This document is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the NIDCD Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) from the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health.

The NIDCD ECR Award (R21) supports both basic and clinical research from early career scientists, with a focus on hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as nonprofits, small businesses, state/local governments, and higher education institutions. The grant mechanism supports various research activities including secondary data analysis, small self-contained projects, method development, translational research, outcomes research, and new technology development. The intent is to provide preliminary data for a future R01 application. The program is funded under the CFDA 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders. The deadline for applications is not provided. Awards are expected to range from $200,000 to $275,000 over the 2-year project period.