2026 Pilot Grant
Funds innovative, interdisciplinary research on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or mechanisms of head and neck cancers, supporting projects that can be completed in one year and foster future research.
Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for one year; non-renewable; one award per year.
Summary: Supports innovative research in head and neck oncology, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or disease mechanisms, with encouragement of interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches.
Key Information: Forecasted dates; eligibility limited to AHNS members in the U.S. or Canada at associate professor rank or below.
Description
This pilot grant is designed to fund basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. The focus is on studies relevant to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck neoplastic disease. The program encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research, especially proposals introducing new methodologies or demonstrating collaboration across related fields. Projects must be feasible within a 12-month period and should have the potential to evolve into larger, long-term research programs. Institutional and mentor support is required for all applications.
