Reg-ent Research Grant
Funds innovative research using the AAO-HNSF Reg-ent clinical data registry to improve clinical guidelines, quality, and patient outcomes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 total (direct + indirect), one year, non-renewable.
Summary: Supports original research using the AAO-HNSF Reg-ent clinical data registry to advance otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAO-HNS members; preference to residents and early-career trainees.
Description
This grant supports innovative, scientifically valid research projects that utilize the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation’s (AAO-HNSF) Reg-ent clinical data registry. The goal is to advance the field of otolaryngology by funding projects with direct or potential clinical significance for patients seen by otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons. Priority is given to research evaluating clinical practice guideline adherence and impact, assessing quality of care and outcomes, addressing knowledge gaps identified by AAO-HNS/F groups, and leveraging Reg-ent data for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Applicants are encouraged to consult the Reg-ent Data Dictionary and collaborate with the Reg-ent team to ensure feasibility and scientific rigor.
