AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant
The AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant supports trainees and other researchers studying head and neck neoplastic disease to advance knowledge of its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
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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 $20,000 for 14 months; non-renewable
Summary: Supports basic, translational, and clinical research in head and neck oncology.
Key Information: Applicants must be AHNS members in good standing who reside in the U.S. or Canada.
Description
The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) offers this pilot grant in memory of Alando J. Ballantyne, M.D. Applications are reviewed through the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) program, with participation from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The award supports basic, translational, or clinical research on head and neck neoplastic disease, including its pathogenesis, pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
Clinical and translational studies are strongly encouraged. AHNS also encourages projects that bring methods or knowledge from other disciplines into head and neck research or involve related-discipline collaborators. Projects should yield useful information during the award period; priority goes to innovative work with potential to become a longer-term or expanded research program.
