The FY26 Hearing Restoration Research Program Focused Research Award supports promising research accelerating drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration after military-relevant auditory system injury. It funds preclinical and clinical research aligned with FY26 HRRP Focus Areas, excluding clinical trials, tinnitus, and vestibular research. Two funding levels and a Partnering PI option enable support for projects at different maturity stages.
Open to any type of entity without restrictions, subject to additional clarifications. Eligible applicants include academic, government, nonprofit, for-profit, and other organizations.
