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Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
Biomedical research
In recent years, scientists have made amazing progress towards understanding the biological basis of hearing loss and tinnitus, which will lead to much-needed medicines to protect and improve hearing, and to alleviate tinnitus.
We are playing a vital role in driving this field forward by funding promising research, training scientists and working in partnership with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Hearing research
Discover what research is being done to help deaf and hard of hearing people or people who have tinnitus. You can also download our 'Hearing the Future' booklet which explains what we hope research will deliver in the coming years.
Our research
The RNID research programme has been responsible for many important discoveries that are either already benefiting people with hearing loss, or are likely to do so in the future. Find out about some of the recent projects we have funded and meet our scientists. You can also read about the highlights of ten years of RNID biomdical research in our new 'Hearing Progress' (PDF 5.8MB) booklet.
For researchers
We fund research into hearing loss and tinnitus. If you are working in this area we could fund your project.
New: RNID and Research into Ageing (external link, opens new browser window) make a joint call to accelerate research into the ageing auditory system. Full details and application forms available on our PhD grant page.
For companies
Read how we are supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to work towards developing new treatments and products for hearing loss and tinnitus.
News and events
Biomedical news covering industry developments, advancements in science and latest events.