AHNS Grant Information
The American Head and Neck Society sponsors several research grants both as an individual society and in conjunction with the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. The grants are reviewed through the Academy CORE (combined otolaryngologic research evaluation) process.
Forms: Available through American Academy of Otolaryngology CORE.
Guidelines and Face Pages
- Young Investigator Award (with AAOHNS) -Open to fellows and assistant professors. Must be AHNS member (may be candidate member). To support research in neoplastic disease of the head and neck. Up to two years, $20,000 per year. One award available per year.
- Surgeon Scientist Career Development Award (with AAOHNS) - Open to surgeons beginning a clinician-scientist career track to support research in the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of head and neck neoplastic disease. Two year, nonrenewable, $70,000 maximum total costs ($35,000 per year).
This grant is only available during odd numbered years, therefore it was awarded in 2011 and will be available again in 2013.
- Pilot Research Grant - Open to Medical Students, residents, PhD, and Junior Faculty residing in the U.S. or Canada to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. One year, $10,000.00. Two awards available this year.
- Ballantyne Resident Research Grant - for best grant application by a resident, this award utilizes the same forms and guidelines as the pilot grant (above). One year, non-renewable, $10,000 maximum total costs. One award available per year. The top ranked pilot award will be honored as the Ballantyne award.
