Foundational Research Grant

Foundational Research Grant

Overview: Supports investigation into the fundamental mechanisms of tinnitus and the identification of biological targets with translational potential.

Award Amount: Up to $100,000/year in direct costs for up to two years

Geographic Scope: Worldwide applications welcome from researchers at universities, academic medical centers, and non-profit institutions

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Background: Part of ATA's 2026 Innovative Tinnitus Research Grants Program, which represents a meaningful increase in maximum award levels with three distinct research grant mechanisms tailored to specific stages and types of tinnitus research.

Contact: grants@ata.org

Organization: American Tinnitus Association (ATA), dedicated since 1971 to improving lives of people with tinnitus. Has invested over $7 million in tinnitus research since 1981.