The ASPO Research Grant funds innovative, one-year research projects to advance pediatric ear, nose, and throat science and improve children's ENT health.
Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (ASPO annual meeting abstract) | December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 total; 12-month project period; non-renewable, with one possible no-cost extension
Summary: Supports innovative research projects in pediatric otolaryngology to advance knowledge and treatment in children's ear, nose, and throat health.
The ASPO Research Grant, awarded annually by the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, provides funding for original research that advances the understanding and treatment of pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions. The grant aims to support projects that are innovative, feasible within a one-year timeframe, and have the potential for significant impact on pediatric otolaryngology. Funds may be used for laboratory supplies, technical support, statistical consultation, and publication costs, but not for principal investigator salary or travel. The grant encourages the dissemination of results at the ASPO annual meeting and through peer-reviewed publication.