The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The grant aims to support the advancement of research in human auditory and vestibular organoids. It encourages the development, characterization, and improving the reproducibility/reliability of these organoids as model systems. While studies on animal organoids are considered, they must be conducted alongside human organoids to be responsive to this funding opportunity. The initiative seeks innovative methodologies that enhance the longevity and reproducibility of organoid models, including novel tools for gene, protein, molecule, and synthetic delivery. Projects should aim to mimic native biological functions closely and tackle current challenges to improve reproducibility and stability. breakthrough approaches and technologies specifically using human auditory and vestibular organoids are also highly encouraged.