2027 AHNS Presidential Award: Advancing Surgical Innovation in Head and Neck Oncology
2027 AHNS Presidential Award: Advancing Surgical Innovation in Head and Neck Oncology supports researchers developing surgical approaches and technologies to improve outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer.
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Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Letter of intent) | January 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for 12 months, non-renewable
Summary: Supports innovative research advancing surgical approaches and technologies to improve outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in the U.S. or Canada and be AHNS members in good standing.
Description
Sponsored by the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) through the AAO-HNSF Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) program, this award supports research advancing the science and practice of head and neck surgery. Studies may develop, evaluate, or implement novel surgical approaches, intraoperative technologies, perioperative strategies, reconstructive techniques, response-adapted surgery, or multidisciplinary models of care that improve outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer.
Projects should address clinically important questions and demonstrate a path toward translational impact, multicenter investigation, or subsequent external funding. The award also specifies a translational focus on identifying novel therapeutic targets and rational combinations in head and neck cancer. Collaboration across related disciplines is encouraged, with priority given to innovative projects that produce useful information during the award and could develop into longer-term or expanded research programs.
