AHNS Trainee Pilot Research Award
This grant funds innovative trainee-led research projects in head and neck oncology, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or disease mechanisms.
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 a 12-month, non-renewable project; total costs (direct + indirect) may not exceed $20,000.
Summary: Supports trainee-led research in head and neck oncology, prioritizing innovative and collaborative projects with potential for future funding.
Description
This award is designed to foster research activity among trainees in the field of head and neck surgery by supporting basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. Projects are encouraged to focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck neoplastic disease. Proposals introducing new methodologies from other disciplines or demonstrating collaboration are especially welcomed. The ultimate goal is to enable projects that can yield useful results within the award period and potentially develop into long-term research programs capable of attracting further funding.
