2026 Grants
Tinnitus Quest is proud to open up for its second round of research funding! We welcome applications from qualified researchers with fresh and bold ideas on how to silence tinnitus. We offer:
- Flexible tinnitus research grant(s) for any amount up to USD $200,000, with the exact amount to be determined by the applicant.
- Flexible hyperacusis research grant(s) for any amount up to USD $100,000, with the exact amount to be determined by the applicant.
Interested applicants are invited to read our full Request for Proposals (RFP) document to understand more about eligibility, scientific focus, the grant review process, and award conditions.
Apply for a tinnitus grantApply for a hyperacusis grant
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Researchers submit Letter of Intent (LOI) with their research idea
LOI EVALUATION
Proposals are selected based on feasibility, capabilities, degree of innovation, and fit with our mission
PITCHES
Selected applicants 'pitch' their ideas to a panel of experts and patients, answer critical questions
DUE DILIGENCE AND FINAL SELECTION
Further pertinent information (e.g., budget, timelines, staffing) is gathered and final decisions made
ANNOUNCE GRANT WINNERS
Formal announcement is made on grant winner(s)
SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT
A formal grant agreement is signed between Tinnitus Quest and the grant recipient institution(s)
QUARTERLY RESEARCH REPORTS
Award winners will report on their research progress quarterly