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 $10,000 total for one year, non-renewable
Summary: Supports investigator-initiated research embedded in humanitarian outreach to improve otolaryngologic care in resource-limited settings.
Key Information: All applicants must be AAO-HNS members in good standing; applicants from any country may apply.
Description
The AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Research Grant supports investigator-initiated research conducted alongside humanitarian outreach. Administered through the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants program, it aims to advance the understanding, delivery, quality, and outcomes of otolaryngologic care in resource-limited settings while developing clinician-investigators committed to global health scholarship and humanitarian service.
Projects may address clinical, educational, public health, systems-based, or implementation science questions relevant to underserved populations. Priorities include scientific merit, cultural and ethical responsibility, feasibility in humanitarian settings, and potential improvements in patient care, capacity building, or health outcomes. Collaboration with host institutions and local partners is encouraged to align research with community needs, sustainability, and equitable research practices.
