The ARS New Investigator Research Grant supports early-career researchers undertaking mentored basic, translational, or clinical projects in rhinology to advance their research careers and share findings.
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 in total costs for up to 24 months; non-renewable
Summary: Supports mentored, early-career basic, translational, or clinical research in rhinology.
Key Information: Applicants must be ARS members who have completed residency and have not received significant outside funding.
The American Rhinologic Society (ARS) offers this career development grant through the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) program, a collaboration with the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. It supports basic, translational, and clinical projects in any area of rhinology, giving new investigators an opportunity to carry out a defined project with an established researcher.
Applicants develop the project with a preceptor investigator and describe both the research strategy and their career development plans. CORE reviewers assess significance, innovation, approach, and feasibility; the ARS makes the final funding decision. The award also calls for research findings to be submitted for consideration at a national ARS meeting.