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Today, the Misophonia Research Fund (MRF), an initiative of the REAM Foundation, proudly announces the inaugural cohort of the Misophonia Grant Mechanism—an essential step in accelerating research into this underrecognized disorder. These newly funded projects join 40 groundbreaking initiatives already supported by the MRF, with $14.5 million+ in total research investment thus far. These projects are all united in the mission to build a fundamental understanding of misophonia and advance the development of effective diagnostics and treatments. By providing critical seed funding at this early stage, we aim to catalyze innovation, attract new talent to the field and lay the scientific groundwork needed to transform care for those living with misophonia. This first cohort will explore diverse and high-impact areas—from longitudinal studies to the development of novel therapeutic approaches.

2025 Data Discovery grant recipients:

• Duke University, where M.D.-Ph.D. candidate Nimesha Gerlus, will use Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to determine potential therapeutic avenues for misophonia.
• Medical University of South Carolina, where postdoctoral scholar Jeffrey Pavlacic, Ph.D., will examine how misophonia changes for people moment-by-moment, informing potential interventions that take into account misophonia variability.
• University of North Carolina, Greensboro, where doctoral student Caitlin Stone, M.A., will investigate factors in childhood that may predict misophonia severity.
• Utah State University, where doctoral student Emily Bowers, will test an online treatment program, designed specifically for people with misophonia, based on acceptance and commitment therapy.

These grantees will receive a combined total of approximately $117,000 in funding, with projects expected to span 1-2 years. Through their work, the MRF hopes to accelerate the path to effective treatments and improve the quality of life for those living with misophonia.

Types of Funding Mechanisms with the Misophonia Research Fund

Calls for the 2026 MRF funding cycle will open in the fall of 2025. In addition to its $200,000-$500,000 Misophonia Research Grant mechanism, the MRF will continue its $75,000 Misophonia Data Discovery Grant mechanism to support the acquisition of datasets to seed larger projects. Established investigators, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students dedicated to advancing a world where misophonia is scientifically understood and effectively treatable are encouraged to apply.

About the Misophonia Research Fund

The Misophonia Research Fund (MRF) is focused on advancing scientific breakthroughs and ending suffering from misophonia. MRF was launched in 2019 with an inaugural round of funding for medical research grants that seek to better understand misophonia, diagnose people who have the condition, and assess treatment strategies. MRF is an initiative of The REAM Foundation, a private family foundation. Through a competitive grants program, MRF seeks to foster innovative science and new treatments for misophonia.

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