Richard G. Muench Chairman’s Grant
The Muench Chairman’s Grant funds one outstanding research project annually on hearing and balance disorders of the inner ear, supporting innovative science with a focus on significant advancement in the field.
Funder: American Hearing Research Foundation
Due Dates: August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $65,000 (one-year, lump sum; awarded at AHRF’s discretion to one top Discovery Grant proposal annually)
Summary: Supports exceptionally promising research on hearing and balance disorders of the inner ear, open to MD, PhD, or AuD investigators at U.S. universities or hospitals.
Key Information: By invitation only—applicants must first submit an AHRF Discovery Grant; eligibility, use of funds, and requirements match the Discovery Grant.
Description
The Richard G. Muench Chairman’s Grant is a discretionary annual award by the American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) to support outstanding research in hearing and balance disorders related to the inner ear. Established in 2022 to honor the legacy of Richard Muench, a long-serving AHRF Board Chair, this $65,000 grant is awarded to one top-scoring AHRF Discovery Grant applicant whose proposal demonstrates exceptional promise and scientific merit. The grant aims to advance innovative research directions and is open to both early-career and established investigators. The scope, eligibility, and requirements for this grant are identical to those of the AHRF Discovery Grant.
