ARO Mini-Grant
ARO Mini-Grant supports members’ community partnerships through science outreach and education on hearing and balance, aiming to deepen public understanding and sustain local engagement.
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Funder: Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Due Dates: Rolling (until the annual funding limit is reached)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for a 1-year project; approximately 10 awards anticipated annually
Summary: Supports ARO members in building sustainable community partnerships through science outreach and education on hearing and balance.
Key Information: Applicants must be ARO or spARO members.
Description
The ARO Mini-Grant Program, sponsored by the Association for Research in Otolaryngology’s Communication Committee, supports members in organizing in-person events and developing sustainable partnerships with local community organizations. Its goal is to advance public science outreach and education on the physiology of hearing and balance, related pathologies, and therapeutic approaches, while introducing participants and organizers to ARO’s mission and activities.
Projects may include a one-day science fair with a local science museum, an arts/science collaborative event, or an educational series delivered by ARO scientists at a local school. The program emphasizes strong partnerships, feasible activities, meaningful impact, and the potential for sustained engagement. Projects connected to an existing program must explain how the mini-grant will enhance that program’s value.
