AHRF Discovery Grants
AHRF Discovery Grants support early-career research into the science of hearing and balance disorders, with priority for projects on Meniere’s disease and sudden hearing loss.
Funder: American Hearing Research Foundation
Due Dates: August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for one year; typically awarded to 4–10 projects annually.
Summary: Supports early-career research on hearing and balance disorders, with emphasis on Meniere’s disease and sudden hearing loss.
Key Information: Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, AuD, or equivalent and be affiliated with a U.S. university or hospital.
Description
The American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) Discovery Grants provide seed funding for innovative research projects investigating hearing and balance disorders related to the inner ear. The program is designed to support early-career investigators aiming to generate preliminary data for future, larger grant applications. Areas of interest include genetics, neurotology, anatomy, auditory processing, molecular and cellular biology, therapeutic studies, and experimental devices. Special consideration is given to proposals addressing Meniere’s disease or the causes of sudden hearing loss, in line with AHRF’s donor priorities.
