# NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)

The purpose of the NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18) program is to enable established, proven investigators to augment or redirect their research programs through the acquisition of new research skills to answer questions relevant to the hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language sciences.

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 352270
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: May 7, 2027
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)?

NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required) 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 Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)?

NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required) has a listed deadline of May 7, 2027. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institutes of Health before submitting.

### How much funding is available for NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)?

NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required) lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)?

NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required) is funded by National Institutes of Health. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 352270 from grants_gov.