The ARS New Investigator Research Grant supports early-career rhinology researchers conducting innovative basic, translational, or clinical studies under mentorship, with required publication and presentation of results.
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 $40,000 total for up to 24 months; non-renewable.
Summary: Supports early-career research projects in rhinology, fostering innovation and career development with publication and presentation requirements.
Key Information: Requires ARS membership, completed residency, and mentorship by an established investigator.
The ARS New Investigator Research Grant is intended to stimulate basic, translational, or clinical research in rhinology by supporting promising early-career investigators. The program is structured to promote both scientific innovation and career development, requiring grantees to work under the mentorship of an established researcher. Recipients are expected to publish their findings in the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology and present results at a national meeting of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS). The award is administered through the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants program, which streamlines the application and review process across several otolaryngology societies.