CORE Funding- AAO-HNSF Health Services Research Grant

CORE Funding- AAO-HNSF Health Services Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Summary

The AAO-HNSF Health Services Research Grant provides $10,000 for one year to support research that enhances the effectiveness and appropriateness of medical practices in otolaryngology. Projects should yield clinically significant findings within the award period and can be innovative in nature. Eligible applicants include otolaryngologists from the U.S. and Canada, with support letters required from Department Chairs. Funding cannot be used for Principal Investigator salaries or clerical support, and detailed budgeting is crucial for application.

Overview

AAO-HNSF Health Services Research Grant $10,000, 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) Health Services Research Grant is to foster research that will improve the effectiveness and appropriateness of medical practice. Projects supported under this program will develop and disseminate scientific information on the effects of otolaryngology services and procedures on patients' survival, health status, functional capacity, and quality of life. The award is intended to promote increased participation by otolaryngologists in the rapidly expanding area of health services research. Conditions 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. They must be designed so as to yield useful information within the period of award, but priority will be given to projects that are also innovative and promise to develop into new long-range or expanded research programs capable of attracting funding from other sources. Basic science projects or projects using animal models are not appropriate for this grant program. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from the applicant’s Department Chair verifying that the applicant will be permitted to devote an appropriate amount of time to the conduct and timely completion of the proposed research project. Applicants must also obtain letters of support/understanding from all key personnel on the project. Use of Funds Award funds may be used for any legitimate costs associated with the purpose of the Award, other than salary support for the Principal Investigator and clerical support. A detailed budget and budget justification constitute part of the application and will be evaluated as an important factor in the review process. If university policy stipulates that a portion of this very modest award must go toward institutional indirect costs, no more than ten percent (10%) of the total costs may be applied for indirect costs. Allowable expenses include consultant fees (e.g., statistician, methodologist); salary support for research assistants or other supporting personnel; computer software or hardware; computer database access fees; and expenses related to presentation or publication of results. Equipment and supplies purchased with this Award become the property of the recipient institution.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Otolaryngologists in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply for the AAO-HNSF Health Services Research GrantApplicants may be independent practitioners, residents or fellows in an approved training program, or practitioners affiliated with academic or similar institutions.Past recipients of AAO-HNS Foundation grants are eligible to apply, as are individuals who have competed successfully for independent research grant support from a private or Federal funding agency. AAO-HNSF grants are awarded to the institution with which the Principal Investigator is affiliated, unless the individual is an independent practitioner unaffiliated with an institution. 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-HNSF; Associate and Corresponding Members are not eligible to apply as Principal Investigator, but may participate actively in the proposed project.

Ineligibility

Applications submitted by ineligible PIs will NOT be reviewed by the CORE Study Section