How much funding does General Research Grant provide?

General Research Grant provides $20,000 - $40,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for General Research Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for General Research Grant?

Eligible applicants: Priority: Investigators early in their careers who need seed funds to generate results and data for larger grants (e.g., NIH grants). Geography: US-based research institutions; Located in Chicago, IL.

How often is General Research Grant offered?

General Research Grant runs on an annual cycle.

General Research Grant

American Hearing Research Foundation

Foundation Annual Hearing & Vision Grants Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$20,000 - $40,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Priority: Investigators early in their careers who need seed funds to generate results and data for larger grants (e.g., NIH grants)

Geography

US-based research institutions
Located in Chicago, IL

Other requirements

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

Overview

AHRF's primary research grant program that funds 5-10 research projects per year focusing on hearing and balance disorders. The foundation has been awarding grants since 1956.

Focus Areas

Hearing loss causes and prevention
Balance disorders
Inner ear diseases and defects
Research to improve understanding of how individuals lose hearing and balance functions, regain them, and preserve remaining hearing

Eligibility

Scientists in the field of hearing loss
Otolaryngologists
Audiologists
Speech language pathologists
Economists
Health care experts
Others with relevant expertise
Priority: Investigators early in their careers who need seed funds to generate results and data for larger grants (e.g., NIH grants)

Geographic Scope

US-based research institutions
AHRF is located in Chicago, IL

Contact Information

Address: 400 Randolph St, Suite 3115, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (773) 747-7280
Email: info@american-hearing.org
Website: www.american-hearing.org

Funding History

FY16: 8 grants totaling $201,000
FY17: 9 grants totaling $201,000
FY18: 10 grants totaling nearly $200,000
Since 2010: Over $1.4 million in research grants funded

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Period: Spring and Summer (typically open through August)
Submission Method: Online portal at www.american-hearing.org
Review Timeline: Thorough review by Foundation's Research Committee in early Fall
Funding Decision: Board of Directors meets and approves funding for grants for the following year
Notification: Recipients notified in early December

Review Criteria

Creativity
Degree to which proposal may advance understanding of hearing and balance disorders
Quality of research design
Potential to generate data for larger grant applications

Additional Notes

Second year funding (if applicable) is dependent upon work completed in year one
Funded work may explore new directions, build on existing work, or serve as pilot grant for future work

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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.