Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
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 basic, translational, and clinical research advancing understanding of the causes, treatment, or outcomes of head and neck diseases.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAO-HNS members and otolaryngologists in the United States or Canada within seven years of completing residency or fellowship.
Description
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) offers this mentored award to support innovative research and the career development of young investigators. Projects may address any area of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery through basic science, translational, or clinical research, with direct or potential clinical significance for patients.
The program prioritizes innovative proposals that can generate meaningful results within the award period while laying the foundation for long-term research programs and future extramural funding. Projects should establish the applicant’s independent line of investigation rather than constitute an aim or subset of a mentor’s funded research. Mentors provide scientific guidance, career development support, and institutional advocacy to help recipients secure protected time and resources.
