NIH RFA · NIDCD · R01
RFA-DC-25-002: NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Practice (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 16, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to provide an avenue for basic scientists, clinicians and clinical scientists to jointly initiate and conduct translational research projects which translate basic research findings into clinical tools for better human health. The scope of this FOA includes a range of activities to encourage translation of basic research findings which will impact the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of communication disorders. Connection to the clinical condition must be clearly established and the outcomes of the grant must have practical clinical impact.
- NOFO number
- RFA-DC-25-002
- Type
- RFA
- Activity code
- R01
- Primary institute
- NIDCD · National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
- Clinical trials
- Optional
- Posted
- Dec 16, 2024
- Opens
- Jan 13, 2025
- Expires
- Oct 13, 2027
RFA-DC-25-002 due dates
2 application due dates remain before the NOFO expires. Dates marked * are NIH standard due dates. Check the related notices below for changes NIH made after posting.
| Application Due Date(s) | Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed) | AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowed | Scientific Merit Review | Advisory Council Review | Earliest Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | February 13, 2025 | Not Applicable | July 2025 | October 2025 | December 2025 |
| October 13, 2025 | October 13, 2025 | Not Applicable | February 2026 | May 2026 | July 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 | June 12, 2026 | Not Applicable | November 2026 | January 2027 | April 2027 |
| February 12, 2027 | February 12, 2027 | Not Applicable | July 2027 | October 2027 | December 2027 |
| October 12, 2027 | October 12, 2027 | Not Applicable | February 2028 | May 2028 | July 2028 |
Projects funded under RFA-DC-25-002
NIH RePORTER lists 2 projects funded under RFA-DC-25-002 in FY2022–FY2026, with $1.4M in award dollars. Counts include each project's later non-competing years, which keep the original NOFO number.
Projects funded
2
Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026
New awards
2
Type 1 (new project) award records
NIH funding
$1.4M
Award dollars under RFA-DC-25-002, FY2022–FY2026
Funding by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Award records | New awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2023 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2024 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2025 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2026 | 2 | 2 | $1.4M |
Institutions with the most funding
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary$1.2M · 1 project
- Northwestern University$285K · 1 project
Funding institutes
- NIDCD$1.4M · 2
Activity codes funded
- R011 record
- R561 record
Most recent new awards
- IND-enabling study of AAV-mediated TMPRSS3 gene therapy to treat human autosomal recessive hearing loss DFNB8 (opens NIH RePORTER)
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary · 1R01DC022562-01A1 · NIDCD · Notice Aug 14, 2026
$1.2MR01
- Implementing an evidence-based approach to individualized hearing aid processing (opens NIH RePORTER)
Northwestern University · 1R56DC022627-01A1 · NIDCD · Notice Jul 17, 2026
$285KR56
What its predecessor RFA-DC-22-001 funded
RFA-DC-25-002 reissues RFA-DC-22-001. Its funding history is the best guide to who wins under this program: 4 projects and $5.6M in FY2022–FY2026.
Projects funded
4
Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026
New awards
3
Type 1 (new project) award records
NIH funding
$5.6M
Award dollars under RFA-DC-22-001, FY2022–FY2026
Funding by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Award records | New awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| FY2023 | 1 | 1 | $601K |
| FY2024 | 1 | 0 | $632K |
| FY2025 | 4 | 2 | $2.4M |
| FY2026 | 4 | 0 | $2.0M |
Institutions with the most funding
- University of Virginia$1.9M · 1 project
- Ohio State University$1.3M · 1 project
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary$1.3M · 1 project
- Sunnybrook Research Institute$1.0M · 1 project
Funding institutes
- NIDCD$5.6M · 10
Activity codes funded
- R0110 records
Most recent new awards
- Developing evidence-based objective tools for managing children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (opens NIH RePORTER)
Ohio State University · 1R01DC022051-01A1 · NIDCD · Notice Apr 29, 2025
$671KR01
- Advancement of an Implantable Microphone (opens NIH RePORTER)
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary · 1R01DC021996-01A1 · NIDCD · Notice Apr 8, 2025
$674KR01
- Translating a biostimulatory implant for the long-term treatment of glottic insufficiency (opens NIH RePORTER)
University of Virginia · 1R01DC020998-01 · NIDCD · Notice Jun 30, 2023
$601KR01
FY2026 closed on September 30, 2026, but NIH keeps posting that year's awards to RePORTER for several weeks. FY2026 figures reflect records available on October 16, 2026 and may rise slightly at the next refresh.
Participating institutes
2 NIH institutes and offices take applications under RFA-DC-25-002. Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your research before applying.
- NIDCD · National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
- none
Related notices
Mar 31, 2025 · NOT-OD-24-084
This funding opportunity was updated to align with agency priorities. Carefully reread the full funding opportunity and make any needed adjustments to your application prior to submission.April 4, 2024 - Overview of Grant Application and Review Changes for Due Dates on or after January 25,…
Aug 31, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-198
Implementation Changes for Genomic Data Sharing Plans Included with Applications Due on or after January 25, 2023. See Notice NOT-OD-22-198.
Aug 5, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-189
Implementation Details for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. See Notice NOT-OD-22-189.
Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs)
NIH has attached 1 NOSI to RFA-DC-25-002; none are active now. A NOSI flags a topic an institute wants to fund through this NOFO.
Award terms
- Application types allowed
- NewResubmissionRevision The OER Glossary and the How to Apply Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO.
- Award budget
- The maximum funding per grant must be less than 500,000 direct costs per year, unless prior approval from NIDCD is obtained. Application budgets need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. Applicants requesting 500,000 or more in direct costs in any year excluding consortium F&A) must contact a Scientific/ Research Contact at least 6 weeks before submitting the application. nbsp;
- Project period
- The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum period is 5 years. NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this NOFO.
- Funds available and number of awards
- The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. NIDCD anticipates funding an estimated 2-3 awards in FY25 for 2M.
Summarized from the NOFO text; the full NOFO governs eligibility, budget, and review.
Related NOFOs
- Reissue of RFA-DC-22-001.
Other open NOFOs for R01
- RFA-DC-27-003Transformative Non-Invasive/Minimally Invasive Technologies for Imaging the Olfactory System Across Scales (R01 CT Optional)NIDCD · next due Aug 21, 2027
- PAR-25-371Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)NHGRI · next due Oct 20, 2026
- PAR-25-379Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)NIDA · next due Oct 21, 2026
- PAR-25-322Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)OD · next due Jan 26, 2027
- PA-25-301NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)NIH · next due Feb 5, 2027
- PA-25-305NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)NIH · next due Feb 5, 2027
About this page
GotGrant gathers the NOFO, its participation and change notices, and its NOSIs from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, and counts funded projects from NIH RePORTER by the opportunity number each award was made under. Data refreshed October 16, 2026; the NIH Guide is the authoritative source. See our data methodology.