Information for Future ERG Applicants
Applications are closed for the current cycle. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of their LOI submission in mid-January. The next call for applications will open in October.
Applicants considering submitting proposals for the Emerging Research Grants (ERG) program are encouraged to review the Policy on Emerging Research Grants first.
To apply for an Emerging Research Grant you must:
hold an Au.D., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, and
hold an appointment at a non-profit educational, governmental or other research institution located in the United States. Appointments include faculty, postdoctoral fellow, or clinical/research fellow. Current medical residents in otolaryngology may also apply. Other medical residents and Ph.D. students are not eligible.
Please note: Applications for the Elizabeth M. Keithley, Ph.D. Early Stage Investigator Awards (formerly “General Hearing Health” are restricted to Early Stage Investigators (ESI). HHF defines ESIs as being no more than 10 years removed from your most recent terminal degree or medical residency. There are additional eligibility requirements for this topic area—please see the full Policy on Emerging Research Grants for details.
Please see below for recent awards and projects by grant opportunity and/or topic area.
What Happens After You Apply
Every LOI received from an eligible researcher is reviewed by HHF’s Scientific Review Committee, a revolving group of highly qualified researchers and clinicians from across the country. Each LOI will have assigned to it reviewers who are expert in the relevant area and/or methodology.
Some applicants will be invited to submit full applications (invitations will be made in mid-January; the deadline for these applications is early April). These proposals are assessed on scientific merit, the project’s potential to significantly advance basic knowledge or clinical application, the available facilities and personnel at the PI’s institution, the PI’s qualifications, and the innovative nature of the proposal. Following full review of all applications by the Scientific Review Committee, shortlisted proposals are further reviewed by the Council of Scientific Trustees, a standing advisory body comprised of senior research academics and clinicians who oversee the ERG program and set HHF’s research priorities. Finally, members of HHF’s Board of Directors who hold Ph.D. or M.D. credentials in otology review the final shortlisted applications.
All LOI applicants will be informed about the outcome of their submission in mid-January. Those invited to submit full applications will be informed about the outcome of their applications in early August. The grant year begins on October 1.
Hearing Health Foundation uses ProposalCentral for its application process.
Funding Areas & Grant Opportunities
Below will you will find more information about specific topic areas and grant opportunities within ERG, including past projects and grantees.