AAO-HNSF Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research Grant

Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation

The AAO-HNSF Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research Grant offers $30,000 for one year to support innovative research in otolaryngology. This grant aims to facilitate the career development of young investigators and promote research that may lead to significant advancements in understanding diseases of the head and neck. Eligible projects should have direct clinical significance for patients and can include basic, translational, and clinical research.

$30,000, one year. Number available based on merit of applications received.
Purpose
The purpose of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research Grant is to support innovative research in the specialty and help facilitate the career development of young investigators. This mentored research award is intended to promote research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will translate into improved understanding into the cause, treatment or outcome for diseases of the head and neck. Proposed projects should be related to any area of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and must have direct or potential clinical significance for patients seen by otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons. Basic science, translational, and clinical research projects may be funded.

Eligibility

You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. All applicants must be members in good standing of AAO-HNS; Associate and Corresponding Members are not eligible to apply as Principal Investigator but may participate actively in the proposed project.