National Institutes of Health

Description

The NIDCD is committed to identifying effective interventions for the treatment or prevention of communication disorders by supporting robust, well-designed, and well-executed clinical trials. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) supports a cooperative agreement between NIDCD Project Scientist and investigator for a planning grant for phase III clinical trials of definitive efficacy. The NIDCD Planning Grant for Phase III Clinical Trials in Communication Disorders (U34) is used to support the refinement of the multicenter randomized phase III clinical trial protocol and procedures and the development of a detailed Manual of Procedures (MOP) (see http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/research/clinicaltrials for an example of a complete, detailed MOP).Consultation with NIDCD Scientific/Research staff is strongly encouraged prior to the submission of the U34 application.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

NIH OER Webmaster<br/>FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV<br/>
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV