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RNID Discovery Research Grant and Translational Research grant schemes are now open for applications.

Our Discovery Research Grants support projects that will generate knowledge to underpin the discovery of treatments for hearing loss or tinnitus or improve how treatments are developed and tested. We also fund research to improve current treatments for hearing loss, such as medical devices like hearing aids and cochlear implants. In addition, we support research to provide a better understanding of the link between hearing loss and dementia.

This year, we are working with Cystic Fibrosis Trust to co-fund research that will lead to new ways to protect hearing from the ototoxic side-effects of aminoglycoside antibiotics and particularly welcome applications in this area.

Application deadline: Thursday 10 September 2026 (17:00 UK time, GMT+1)

Eligibility: Applicants may be from a university or research institute in any country

Value: £225,000 over 3 years

Full detailswww.rnid.org.uk/discovery

Please contact us at research@rnid.org.uk if you have any questions.
 
 

Our Translational Research Grants support and accelerate the development of research discoveries into potential new treatments to protect and restore hearing and/or silence tinnitus.

 

Application deadline: Thursday 10 September 2026 (17:00 UK time, GMT+1)

Eligibility: Applicants may be from a university, research institute, or small-medium enterprise in any country.

Value (Translational): £300,000 over 3 years                                                      

Full detailswww.rnid.org.uk/translational

Please contact us at trg@rnid.org.uk if you have any questions.