2027 AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant
2027 AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant supports trainees and other researchers in head and neck oncology pilot studies to yield useful information and lay groundwork for expanded research.
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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 in total costs for 12 months, non-renewable; one award available
Summary: Supports basic, translational, and clinical pilot research on head and neck neoplastic disease.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in the U.S. or Canada and be AHNS members in good standing.
Description
The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) sponsors this pilot grant through the Academy’s Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) process. It supports basic, translational, or clinical research in head and neck oncology and memorializes Alando J. Ballantyne, M.D., a dedicated surgeon and teacher. Clinical and translational studies addressing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck neoplastic disease are strongly encouraged.
Projects must yield useful information within the award period. Priority goes to innovative work with potential to develop into long-range or expanded research programs capable of attracting further funding. Proposals introducing knowledge or methods from other disciplines, or involving collaboration with related disciplines, are encouraged but not required.
