[American Hearing Research Foundation](https://www.american-hearing.org)

August 15, 2019 (past)

Up to $25,000 for a one-year planning grant; paid in a single lump sum.

Supports planning a comprehensive, interdisciplinary study to update research on the societal costs of severe to profound hearing loss in the U.S.

Funding is for planning only, not for conducting the main study.

--- ## Description The ACI Alliance / AHRF Grant is a one-year planning grant offered through a partnership between the American Hearing Research Foundation and the American Cochlear Implant Alliance. The grant is designed to support the development of a detailed plan for updating the influential Project HOPE study, which assessed the societal costs of severe to profound hearing loss in the United States. Proposals should explore methodologies for evaluating cost-effectiveness, impacts on healthcare access, and comprehensive study planning, including considerations such as population focus (adults, children, or both), data collection strategies, required personnel, and budgeting. The grant encourages interdisciplinary approaches and aims to lay the groundwork for a future, large-scale study on this important public health issue. --- ## Due Dates - August 15, 2019 (past) *Note: This grant was offered in 2019 and is not currently listed as recurring. Please check the [program page](https://www.american-hearing.org/grant/aci-alliance-ahrf-grant) for updates on future cycles or similar opportunities.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $25,000 for a one-year planning project - Funding is paid in a single lump sum at the start of the grant period --- ## Eligibility - Applicants may be scientists in the field of hearing loss, otolaryngologists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, economists, healthcare experts, or others with relevant expertise. - Applicants must be associated with a university or hospital in the United States (international applicants must have a U.S. institutional affiliation). - Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, AuD, or equivalent degree. - Funding is limited to universities or hospitals within the U.S.; applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens. --- ## Application Process - Proposals are reviewed by the AHRF Research Committee, typically in mid-October, with notifications sent soon after. - Applications should include a detailed plan for updating the Project HOPE study, covering population, data collection, cost-effectiveness, personnel, and budgeting. - Proposals are evaluated on creativity and potential to advance access to cochlear implantation. - Application format and checklist must follow AHRF guidelines. - No comments are provided to applicants regarding review decisions. - Progress reports are required by the end of April of the grant year; a final report is due by the end of January of the following year. - No-cost extensions may be granted with committee approval. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is for planning only and does not fund the execution of the full-scale study. - Funds may not be used for PI or co-PI salaries, travel (except minor data-gathering costs), overhead, or educational costs. - Overlapping funds must be returned to AHRF if awarded from other sources. - IRB or ACUC approval is not required at application but must be demonstrated if the project involves human or animal subjects. --- ## External Links - [ACI Alliance / AHRF Grant Program Page](https://www.american-hearing.org/grant/aci-alliance-ahrf-grant) - [AHRF Research Grants Overview](https://www.american-hearing.org/research-grants/) - [Application Guidelines & Checklist](https://www.american-hearing.org/research-grants/grant-process/) - [Frequently Asked Questions for Grant Applications](https://www.american-hearing.org/frequently-asked-questions-for-grant-applications/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|--------------------------------------------| | Email | info@american-hearing.org | | Phone | (773) 747-7280 | | Address | 4055 W. Peterson Ave., Suite 105, Chicago, IL 60646-6183 | | Contact Form| [Contact AHRF](https://www.american-hearing.org/contact/) |

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