Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Letter of intent) | January 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 total costs for one year, non-renewable
Summary: Supports mentored research by young otolaryngologists to advance understanding of the causes, treatment, or outcomes of head and neck diseases.
Key Information: Applicants must practice in the United States or Canada, have completed residency or fellowship within seven years, and hold good-standing AAO-HNS membership.
Description
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) administers this mentored research award through the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants program. It supports young investigators pursuing basic science, translational, or clinical research in any area of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Projects must have direct or potential clinical significance for patients cared for by otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons.
The award combines research support with scientific guidance and career mentorship to help investigators establish independent research programs. Projects should produce meaningful results within the award year. Priority goes to innovative proposals that could lead to critical discoveries or major advances, establish a foundation for long-term research, and support future applications for extramural funding.
