Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 009
Apply for PAR 14 009
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Tools (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 22, 2013 and posted on Nov 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 23, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Special district governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Tools (R01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-009) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement designed to move strong basic research findings into real-world clinical tools within the NIDCD mission areas. Those mission areas include hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language, with the overarching goal of improving human health by advancing how communication disorders are diagnosed, treated, or prevented. The central theme of the announcement is translation: projects should start from an established base of basic science and deliberately push toward something that can be used in clinical settings, not merely add incremental knowledge or remain at the preclinical discovery stage.
A key purpose of the FOA is to create a clear pathway for teams that combine basic scientists with clinicians and clinical researchers, so that promising laboratory insights can be shaped into tools that actually fit clinical needs. The program explicitly encourages collaborative approaches, including multi-institutional and multidisciplinary partnerships, and it also welcomes academic-industry collaborations when they strengthen the likelihood that the end product will be practical and deployable. In other words, the FOA is looking for projects where the science is strong and the development plan is grounded in clinical reality, with an end point that matters to patients and providers.
In terms of scope, the funded work should lead to outcomes that have practical clinical impact. That typically means developing or validating new or improved clinical tools, such as diagnostic approaches, assessment methods, biomarkers, technologies, or other clinically relevant tools that directly affect decision-making or patient care in the communication disorders space. A crucial requirement is that applicants clearly establish the connection to a clinical condition; reviewers should be able to see, without guessing, how the project links to a specific health problem within NIDCD’s mission and how the resulting tool could be used to address it. The FOA is essentially asking applicants to bridge the gap between “we learned something important” and “clinicians can use this to improve care.”
At the same time, the announcement draws firm boundaries around what it is not trying to fund. It is not intended for health services research or outcomes studies focused on how care is delivered at a systems level, nor is it meant to support simple extensions of ongoing clinical studies. It also is not aimed at routine optimization of existing clinical protocols when the work does not represent a meaningful translational advance, and it specifically excludes pre-translational studies that are still too early to credibly lead to a clinical tool. The emphasis is on concrete translational progress that is ready to move beyond basic discovery and toward clinical utility.
Administratively, this is an NIH discretionary grant using the R01 research project grant mechanism, and it falls under the health funding activity category. The CFDA number listed is 93.173 (Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which is typical for NIH research grants. The opportunity was posted on November 22, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 23, 2017, and an archive date of March 26, 2017, indicating that the specific announcement is no longer active but remains available for reference.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across the public, private, nonprofit, and governmental spectrum. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions (public and private), nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit entities (including small businesses and other for-profits), and various levels of government (state, county, city/township), along with special district governments and independent school districts. The FOA also highlights eligibility for a wide range of mission-driven and community-based organizations and institutions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations where appropriate.
International participation is also allowed. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible as well. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are permitted, which can be important for projects that require specialized cohorts, unique clinical resources, or cross-national collaborations relevant to communication disorders.
For applicants seeking the full official details, the FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide listing (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-009.html). The contact information provided is for technical access and linking issues through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
FAQs: NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Tools (R01) (PAR-14-009)
What is the PAR-14-009 funding opportunity?
PAR-14-009 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) that uses the R01 research project grant mechanism to support projects that translate strong basic research findings into real-world clinical tools.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The central goal is translation: taking an established base of basic science and deliberately advancing it toward something usable in clinical settings, with the aim of improving how communication disorders are diagnosed, treated, or prevented.
What NIDCD mission areas does this opportunity cover?
The FOA aligns with NIDCD mission areas including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.
What does "translating basic research into clinical tools" mean in this announcement?
It means starting from robust basic research and pushing toward a clinically deployable outcome (a tool that clinicians can actually use), rather than stopping at incremental knowledge gains or remaining at an early, preclinical discovery stage.
What kinds of outcomes or products is the FOA looking for?
The FOA emphasizes outcomes with practical clinical impact, such as developing or validating new or improved clinical tools. Examples mentioned include diagnostic approaches, assessment methods, biomarkers, technologies, or other clinically relevant tools that can directly affect decision-making or patient care for communication disorders.
Does the project need to be tied to a specific clinical condition?
Yes. A key requirement is that applicants clearly establish the connection to a specific clinical condition within NIDCD's mission. Reviewers should be able to see how the project links to a defined health problem and how the resulting tool could be used to address it.
Is collaboration required or encouraged?
Collaborative approaches are explicitly encouraged. The FOA describes a pathway for teams combining basic scientists with clinicians and clinical researchers, and it welcomes multidisciplinary and multi-institutional partnerships when they strengthen clinical relevance and deployability.
Are academic-industry collaborations allowed?
Yes. Academic-industry collaborations are welcomed when they increase the likelihood that the end product will be practical and deployable in clinical settings.
What types of projects are not a fit for this FOA?
The FOA draws clear boundaries. It is not intended to fund health services research or outcomes studies focused on how care is delivered at a systems level. It also is not meant to support simple extensions of ongoing clinical studies, routine optimization of existing clinical protocols that do not represent a meaningful translational advance, or very early pre-translational studies that are too preliminary to credibly lead to a clinical tool.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 research project grant mechanism.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It is listed under the health funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.173, labeled "Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The opportunity indicates an original and current closing date of February 23, 2017, and an archive date of March 26, 2017, meaning the specific FOA is no longer active and is provided for reference.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 22, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across public, private, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental sectors. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations); for-profit entities (including small businesses and other for-profits); and government entities such as state, county, and city/township governments, as well as special district governments and independent school districts.
Are community-based, faith-based, or mission-driven organizations eligible?
The FOA highlights eligibility for a wide range of mission-driven and community-based organizations and institutions, including faith-based or community-based organizations where appropriate.
Does the FOA mention eligibility for specific types of institutions serving underrepresented communities?
Yes. The FOA highlights institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA states that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply.
Can a U.S. organization include non-U.S. components in the project?
Yes. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are permitted.
Why might a foreign component be important for projects under this FOA?
The FOA notes that foreign components can matter for projects requiring specialized cohorts, unique clinical resources, or cross-national collaborations relevant to communication disorders.
Where can applicants find the official FOA listing?
The FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide listing at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-009.html.
Who is the contact for technical access or linking issues?
For technical access and linking issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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