AHNS Endocrine Surgery Section ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association Award for Thyroid Cancer Research
Funds innovative basic, translational, or clinical research to advance prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or pathophysiology of thyroid cancer.
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 $10,000 total for one year (non-renewable); one award available per year.
Summary: Supports innovative basic, translational, or clinical research advancing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or pathophysiology of thyroid cancer.
Key Information: Preference for early-stage investigators or new research directions; U.S. or Canada residency and AHNS membership required.
Description
This award funds research projects that further the mission of the Endocrine Section of the American Head and Neck Society, specifically focusing on thyroid cancer. Supported projects may be basic, translational, or clinical in nature and should address prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of thyroid cancer. The grant encourages introduction of new knowledge or methodologies from other disciplines and collaboration across related fields. Priority is given to projects that are innovative and have potential to develop into larger research programs.
