25 years of hearing research
From collaborating on the UK’s first cochlear implant in the 1980s, to kick-starting a genetic test used in the NHS since 2023 to protect babies’ hearing, we’re making great impact and have long been pioneers in the field of hearing research.
We’ve been funding research into treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus since 2000. For every £1 we invest, the researchers we support obtain £2.74 of additional funding.
What we’ve achieved so far
- Funded 443 research projects at 264 laboratories across 18 countries
- Invested over £28 million into hearing research projects
- Supported more than 80 early-career researchers in the UK to build their career in hearing research.
Find out what else we’ve achieved in our Research Report (PDF, 2.7 MB)
Improving lives through research
Explore the impact you’ve helped us make and what we’re going to do next.
The difference you make
However you’ve supported our research, you have helped to achieve life-changing breakthroughs. Thank you so much.
Donating to RNID is an incredibly generous thing to do, and I’ve seen first-hand how transformative donations can be in their hands. Scientists really do rely on funding from organisations like RNID – our work wouldn’t be possible without it – so thank you so much to anyone who has donated in the past or is considering donating now.”
– Dr Chris Hardy, University College London
