AHRF/ACI Alliance Co-sponsored Cochlear Implant Research Grant

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Geography: US-based research institutions.

American Hearing Research Foundation

Foundation One-time Hearing & Vision Grants Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$25,000 per year (maximum)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Geography

US-based research institutions

Other requirements

Scientists in the field of hearing loss
Otolaryngologists
Audiologists
Speech language pathologists

Overview

Funder: American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) and American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance)

Special collaborative funding opportunity announced for FY2018 to support research in cochlear implantation. This was a co-sponsored initiative between AHRF and ACI Alliance focused on high-priority topics.

High Priority Research Topics (FY2018)

Quality of Life from Cochlear Implantation
- May focus on either children or adults
- Examine societal and personal impacts
- Update of the seminal Project HOPE study published in 2000 (Mohr PE et al, The Societal Costs of Severe to Profound Hearing Loss in the United States)

Eligibility

Scientists in the field of hearing loss
Otolaryngologists
Audiologists
Speech language pathologists
Economists
Health care experts
Others with relevant expertise
Interdisciplinary approach encouraged

Award Details

Maximum: $25,000 per year
Duration: One or two years (depending on project)
Continuation Funding: Second year funding dependent upon work completed in year one

Selection Criteria

Creativity
Degree to which proposal may advance access to cochlear implantation
Potential to explore new directions, build on existing work, or serve as pilot grant

Geographic Scope

US-based research institutions

Contact Information

AHRF Contact: Joan Wincentsen at Joan@American-Hearing.org
ACI Alliance Contact: Donna Sorkin at dsorkin@acialiance.org
AHRF Address: 400 Randolph St, Suite 3115, Chicago, IL 60601
AHRF Phone: (773) 747-7280
AHRF Website: www.american-hearing.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method: Online portal at www.american-hearing.org
Application Deadline: August 15, 2017 (for FY2018 funding)
Review Timeline: Applications reviewed by AHRF Research Committee
Notification: Recipients notified in early December

Required Materials

Standard AHRF grant application materials
Research proposal addressing one of the high-priority topics
Review criteria from AHRF website

Additional Notes

This was a special program announced for FY2018; check current website for ongoing availability
Applications should clearly indicate focus on cochlear implant research
Interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged

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What American Hearing Research Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 9
Total given: $441K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $41K–$50K

By dollars: Texas 23%, New York 23%, Georgia 21%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.