AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant
Supports innovative, early-stage research in head and neck oncology, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or disease mechanisms, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.
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.
Summary: Supports innovative basic, translational, or clinical research in head and neck oncology for trainees and early-career investigators.
Key Information: Applicants must be AHNS members in good standing and based in the US or Canada.
Description
The AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant is designed to support early-stage, innovative research projects in head and neck oncology. The grant encourages studies that address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck neoplastic disease, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches. Projects should be feasible within the one-year award period and have the potential to develop into larger research programs. The grant honors Dr. Alando J. Ballantyne for his contributions to the field.
