Herbert Silverstein Otology/Neurotology Research Award
The Herbert Silverstein Otology/Neurotology Research Award supports early-career surgeons conducting research on auditory and vestibular system disorders, funded by the American Neurotology Society.
Funder: American Neurotology Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2027 (Letter of Intent) | January 2028 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 total (non-renewable; typically $12,500/year for up to 2 years; one award available)
Summary: Supports early-career academic surgeons launching clinical or translational research on auditory and vestibular system disorders.
Key Information: Letter of Intent required before full application.
Description
This award, jointly sponsored by the American Neurotology Society and the AAO-HNS Foundation, is designed to advance clinical or translational research targeting diseases, disorders, or conditions of the peripheral or central auditory and/or vestibular systems. The grant specifically supports new full-time academic surgeons, providing a foundation for future, more comprehensive research proposals to major funding agencies like the NIH. Its primary goal is to foster early-stage investigator career development and stimulate innovative research that may lead to improved understanding and treatment of neurotologic conditions.
