2025 Grant Winner

Learn about the winning grantee of our our previous grant cycle.

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
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27 May - 15 July, 2026

OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Researchers submit Letter of Intent (LOI) with their research idea

15 July - 15 August, 2026

LOI EVALUATION

Proposals are selected based on feasibility, capabilities, degree of innovation, and fit with our mission

15 August - 25 September, 2026

PITCHES

Selected applicants 'pitch' their ideas to a panel of experts and patients, answer critical questions

25 September - 26 October, 2026

DUE DILIGENCE AND FINAL SELECTION

Further pertinent information (e.g., budget, timelines, staffing) is gathered and final decisions made

27 October, 2026

ANNOUNCE GRANT WINNERS

Formal announcement is made on grant winner(s)

15 December, 2026

SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT

A formal grant agreement is signed between Tinnitus Quest and the grant recipient institution(s)

Ongoing

QUARTERLY RESEARCH REPORTS

Award winners will report on their research progress quarterly