The Prize is open to investigators holding a faculty position as either M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and still active in research/practice (Emeritus status not eligible). Prizes may be shared by different investigators. Previous laureates of the FPA Scientific Grand Prize are not allowed to reapply for the Prize. Current and past members of the FPA Board of Directors are ineligible. Also, current members of the FPA Scientific Committee are ineligible.
This prize honors groundbreaking research in hearing science, recognizing clinical and basic discoveries in auditory neuroscience, brain imaging, social sciences, and disability. It supports global advancements in hearing research, encouraging translational studies that offer new hope in audiology and related fields.