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

August 16, 2021 | August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2026

Up to $50,000 for one year; paid in a lump sum.

Supports one-year research projects investigating the causes of sudden hearing loss, including both basic and clinical studies.

Discovery Grants now encompass the Causes of Sudden Hearing Loss topic; next deadline is August 15, 2026.

--- ## Description The American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) provides funding for innovative research focused on the causes of sudden hearing loss. This opportunity, now part of the AHRF Discovery Grants program, supports both basic and clinical studies that advance understanding of the auditory system, including genetics, neurotology, anatomy, and molecular/cellular biology. The aim is to enable early-stage or novel projects that can lead to breakthroughs in the field of hearing science, with special consideration given to proposals directly addressing sudden hearing loss. --- ## Due Dates - August 16, 2021: Full application submission deadline (historical) - August 15, 2025: Discovery Grants submission deadline (applies to Causes of Sudden Hearing Loss topic for 2026 awards) - August 15, 2026: Next projected annual submission deadline (5:00 p.m. Central Time) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $50,000 for a one-year project - Funds are paid in a lump sum in January following the application deadline - Grant period: January 1 – December 31 of the award year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, AuD, or equivalent degree(s) - Must be affiliated with a university or hospital in the United States - Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens but must be associated with a U.S. institution - Research topics must relate to hearing and balance disorders of the inner ear, with special consideration for projects addressing sudden hearing loss --- ## Application Process - Review eligibility and topic requirements - Prepare application following the [AHRF Discovery Grants checklist and guidelines](https://www.american-hearing.org/research-grants/grants-we-offer-2/) - Save the proposal as a PDF (≤5 MB for online submission; larger files can be emailed) - Submit the application via the [AHRF online portal](https://www.american-hearing.org/grant-application/) - Applications are reviewed in October (Research Committee) and November (Board); notifications sent in late November **Required application components:** - Title page with investigator and institution details - Project summary and lay summary - Detailed one-year budget (no PI/co-PI salary, travel, indirect costs, or educational expenses) - Biographical sketches for all investigators (max 3 pages each) - List of current and pending funding - Letter of support (optional, included in proposal) - Main body: specific aims, background, methods (max 5 pages) - For projects involving human/animal subjects, IRB/ACUC approval must be applied for by March 31 of the grant year --- ## Additional Information - Progress reports are due by the end of April of the funded year - Final report required by the end of January following the funded year - No-cost extensions may be requested with justification and revised budget - Overlapping funds must be returned to AHRF - Special consideration for projects on Meniere’s disease and sudden hearing loss --- ## External Links - [AHRF Discovery Grants and Application Guidelines](https://www.american-hearing.org/research-grants/grants-we-offer-2/) - [Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants](https://www.american-hearing.org/frequently-asked-questions-for-grant-applications/) - [Apply Online](https://www.american-hearing.org/grant-application/) - [Past Grant Recipients](https://www.american-hearing.org/purpose-impact/ahrf-funded-research/complete-grant-archive/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@american-hearing.org | | Phone | (773) 747-7280 | | Contact Form | [AHRF Contact Page](https://www.american-hearing.org/contact/) | | Mailing Address | 4055 W. Peterson Ave., Suite 105, Chicago, IL 60646-6183 |

Causes of Sudden Hearing Loss Grant

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