# NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

The NIDCD Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R21) is intended to support both basic and clinical research from scientists who are beginning to establish an independent research career. It cannot be used for thesis or dissertation research. The research must be focused on one or more of the areas within the biomedical and behavioral scientific mission of the NIDCD: hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language. The NIDCD ECR Award R21 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; translational research; outcomes research; and development of new resea...

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 356763
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: October 15, 2027
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?

NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?

NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) has a listed deadline of October 15, 2027. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institutes of Health before submitting.

### How much funding is available for NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?

NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?

NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) is funded by National Institutes of Health. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 356763 from grants_gov.