2026 USS Translational Research Grant

2026 USS Translational Research Grant

Funder: Usher Syndrome Society (USS), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising public awareness and research funds for Usher syndrome and finding treatments and cures.

Geographic Scope: U.S. and international research institutions; collaborative projects between U.S. and international scientists are acceptable.

Funding Focus Areas:

Priority Areas:

Award Details

• Maximum Budget: $100,000 per year (direct costs only; no indirect costs allowed)
• Duration: Up to two years of support, contingent upon adequate progress
• Year Two Funding: Based on adequate progress and milestone achievements; reviewed on non-competitive basis
• Number of Awards: Determined by quality of proposals, total requested budgets, and available funds

Eligibility

• Applicant Requirements: Principal investigators must hold a tenure-track faculty position with an M.D., Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent
• Institutional Affiliation: Qualified U.S. and international research institutions

Obligations

• Funded PIs will have biannual collaborative consultations with USS scientific advisors for feedback and progress updates

Review Process

• Applications reviewed by multidisciplinary scientific advisory committee composed of established hearing/vision scientists
• Committee chaired by Jeffrey R. Holt, Ph.D., Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurology, Boston Children's Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Important Dates

• Applications Due: October 24, 2025 (5 pm EDT)
• Notification of Award: December 15, 2025
• Funds Available: January 1, 2026

Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Usher Syndrome Society, 1544 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
• Phone: 781.838.0204