Bernard & Lottie Drazin Memorial Grants
Supports otolaryngology residents' research projects on hearing and balance science, including genetics, neurotology, and device studies, through small grants from the American Hearing Research Foundation.
Funder: American Hearing Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application submission deadline for Bernard & Lottie Drazin Memorial Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to five awards of $1,000 each for otolaryngology residents; one-year research projects during residency.
Summary: Supports otolaryngology residents at select institutions for research on hearing or balance functions of the ear.
Key Information: Only residents from specific Chicago-area and affiliated programs are eligible.
Description
The Bernard & Lottie Drazin Memorial Grants, offered by the American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF), provide small research awards to otolaryngology residents to support innovative projects related to hearing or balance functions of the ear. The grants aim to foster early-stage research in auditory and vestibular science, encouraging studies in areas such as genetics, neurotology, anatomy, auditory processing, molecular and cellular biology, therapeutic interventions, and device research (e.g., cochlear implants). The program is designed to help residents gain research experience and contribute new knowledge to the field of hearing and balance disorders.
