GSK Research Grant: Social Determinants of Health, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, and the intersection of patient care with workforce culture

GSK Research Grant: Social Determinants of Health, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, and the intersection of patient care with workforce culture

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: December 06, 2025

Summary

The GSK Research Grant supports research on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI) in Otolaryngology. With funding of $25,000 for one year, it encourages projects that explore the intersection of patient care and workforce culture. Investigators are invited to address disparities in care, diagnosis, and treatment paradigms while enhancing understanding of these critical dimensions in healthcare. Applications must include letters of support from department chairs and co-investigators.

Overview

GSK Research Grant: Social Determinants of Health, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, and the intersection of patient care with workforce culture $25,000, one year. One available. Purpose The importance of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI) in Otolaryngology occupy both separate and intertwined components. Our understanding of how these intersect and affect health care systems is incomplete. Ways to improve systems to address disparities in these dimensions of our health care system are not fully realized. This Funding Opportunities Announcement (FOA) seeks investigators who will design and execute research projects that will study one or both components of patient care and workforce culture as it pertains to SDOH and DEI. These may look at the following: Diagnosis and treatment paradigms:Pre- and post- operative careDifferences in care and care models based on social status, resources, caregiver demographicsCulturally sensitive and inclusive communication (patient, provider, or both)The impact of biases on care and/or workforce dynamics The Reviewers will entertain other submissions that address SDOH and/or DEI as set forth in the FOA but may not be contained in one of the above categories. Conditions 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. Resident applicants must also work with a faculty member designated as a co-investigator. A letter of support must also be obtained from the co-investigator. Applicants must 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 direct costs may be applied for indirect costs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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. 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

Ineligibility

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