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Early-Stage Dissemination and Implementation Research in Communication Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

US · MD · Bethesda National Institutes of Health (NIH) — National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) grant open #RFA-DC-26-001
Response due Jun 17, 2027 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

This is a federal funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) soliciting early-stage dissemination and implementation (D&I) research focused on communication disorders. The R21 mechanism supports exploratory/developmental research projects. Clinical trials are optional under this announcement. The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov under RFA-DC-26-001, suggesting it is administered through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). Applications are accepted from the open date of February 5, 2026 through the close date of June 17, 2027.

What they want

Applicants must propose early-stage dissemination and implementation (D&I) research related to communication disorders. The R21 grant mechanism is intended for exploratory and developmental research. Clinical trials are permitted but not required. Research should advance the understanding or application of D&I science within the domain of communication disorders (e.g., hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language). Specific programmatic areas and eligibility details would be outlined in the full RFA document on Grants.gov/NIH.
Technical requirements
  • R21 exploratory/developmental research mechanism
  • Clinical trial inclusion is optional
  • Research must address dissemination and implementation science in communication disorders
  • Must comply with NIH RFA-DC-26-001 requirements

How they evaluate

Submission: Electronic submission via Grants.gov federal grants portal

Risks & flags

  • Very long open window (nearly 17 months) may indicate multiple receipt dates typical of NIH mechanisms — full RFA detail not provided
  • Scope is narrowly focused on communication disorders D&I research, limiting eligible applicants to a specialized research community
  • No budget cap or award ceiling stated in the synopsis — full fiscal details unavailable without full RFA text

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

Early-Stage Dissemination and Implementati…
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