Description

Are you a researcher in the field of hearing health or balance research? The Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) has officially opened applications for its prestigious Emerging Research Grants (ERG) program for the 2025–2026 grant cycle. This program offers early-career and senior investigators a unique opportunity to advance their research while contributing to breakthroughs in hearing and otology studies

Why Apply for an Emerging Research Grant?

• Advance Your Career: Early Stage Investigators benefit from tailored opportunities to establish their research in hearing and balance science.
• Tackle Important Issues: Focus on underfunded areas like CAPD, hyperacusis, and Ménière’s disease.
• Leverage Future Funding: ERG recipients often secure significant federal grants, amplifying their impact in the field.

Degree Level

Hearing Health Foundation USA Emerging Research Grants 2025 is available to undertake Masters, PhD, Research level programs at USA Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Hearing Research
• Otology
• Medical Sciences

Grant Opportunities for 2025–2026

For Early Stage Investigators

The Elizabeth M. Keithley, Ph.D. Early Stage Investigator Awards support research across various topics, including:

• Age-related hearing loss
• Tinnitus
• Vestibular disorders
• Hearing aids and implants
• Hyperacusis
• Ménière’s disease
• Genetics and otopathology
• Pediatric hearing disorders
• Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

This grant opportunity is exclusive to Early Stage Investigators, fostering innovation in underfunded and high-impact areas.

For Senior and Early Stage Investigators

Several topic-specific grants are open to all eligible applicants, including:

• Pain Hyperacusis: Researching the biological causes or treatments for sound-induced pain.
• Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD): Addressing the challenges in diagnosing and managing auditory processing issues.
• Tinnitus and Ménière’s Disease: Exploring innovative therapies and understanding underlying mechanisms.
• Each proposal must align with the specific grant guidelines detailed in the ERG Application Instructions.

Benefits

Funding Details

• Up to $50,000 per project per year.
• Grants are renewable for one additional year based on progress and merit.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold an Au.D., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree.
• Be appointed at a nonprofit educational, governmental, or research institution in the United States. Eligible positions include faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical/research fellows. Medical residents in otolaryngology may also apply.

Note: Ph.D. students and medical residents outside otolaryngology are not eligible.

HHF especially encourages Early Stage Investigators (ESIs)—those within 10 years of their most recent terminal degree or medical residency—to apply. Senior investigators are also welcome to apply for specific topic-based grants.

Application Procedure

Key Deadlines

• Letter of Intent (LOI) Due: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Full Application Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET
• Funding Decision Notification: August 2025
• Grant Year Period: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026

How to Apply for Emerging Research Grants (ERG) 2025–2026

• Complete the LOI (Eligibility Quiz): Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) by February 27, 2025. This step confirms your eligibility and allows you to proceed with the full application.
• Submit Full Application: Ensure your full application is approved by an authorized signatory at your institution before the March 3, 2025 deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Policy Review: Familiarize yourself with the Policy on Emerging Research Grants to understand eligibility criteria, allowable costs, and program guidelines.

Evaluation and Notification

Applications are rigorously reviewed by HHF's Scientific Review Committee and Council of Scientific Trustees. Criteria include scientific merit, innovation, researcher qualifications, and potential impact. Final decisions are announced in August 2025, with the grant year commencing on October 1, 2025.

Start Your Application

To begin, visit ProposalCentral and log in to complete the LOI. Detailed instructions and resources, including application guidelines, are available on the HHF website (link given down below).

Don’t miss this chance to secure funding and contribute to cutting-edge research in hearing health and balance science. Apply today and make a lasting impact!