INTERNATIONAL SURGICAL SLEEP SOCIETY (ISSS) RESEARCH GRANT
Funds innovative research in sleep medicine and surgery to advance otolaryngology knowledge and patient care, with results presented at the ISSS Annual Meeting.
Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 maximum total costs; one-year, non-renewable award; typically one award per cycle.
Summary: Funds innovative research in sleep medicine and surgery to advance otolaryngology knowledge and patient care; recipients must report and present results.
Description
This grant supports innovative and scientifically rigorous research projects in sleep medicine and surgery, with the goal of advancing knowledge and improving patient care within the field of otolaryngology. The program encourages proposals on any topic in sleep medicine and surgery, and is open to applicants at all stages of training and practice, including medical students, residents, fellows, PhDs, junior faculty, and practicing clinicians. Recipients are required to submit regular progress and financial reports and are expected to present their findings at the International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS) Annual Meeting, as well as acknowledge the grant in all resulting publications. The grant is administered in partnership with the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).
