American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Rande H. Lazar Health Services Research Grant
Open to any Otolaryngologist at any level in the U.S. or Canada. Project must focus on ENT socioeconomic health services research. One year, non-renewable, $10,000 maximum total cost, one available annually.
The purpose of the Rande H. Lazar Health Services Research Grant is to support the gathering of
socioeconomic data for otolaryngology. The award is intended to promote increased participation by otolaryngologists in the rapidly expanding area of health services research.
ELIGIBILITY
Any otolaryngologist in the United States or Canada is eligible to apply for the Rande H. Lazar Health
Services Research Grant. Applicants may be independent practitioners, residents or fellows in an
approved training program, or practitioners affiliated with academic or similar institutions. 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. 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. Special
consideration will be given to projects with a socioeconomic focus, however projects that look to develop
and disseminate scientific information on the effects of otolaryngology services and procedures on
patients' survival, health status, functional capacity, and quality of life will also be accepted for
consideration.
CONDITIONS
Proposed projects may be related to any area of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, but 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.
TERMS
1. Amount: $10,000 maximum total (direct and indirect) costs
2. Period: One year, non-renewable.
3. Funding: The Foundation's Board of Directors will determine the total number of awards authorized
each year, since available funding is contingent on the earnings of the Foundation's Research and
Development Fund. Actual award of the grant(s) will depend on the merit of the applications
received.
4. 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. 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.
All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time
December 15. The letter of intent includes the title of the project, the principal investigator, and an
abstract of the work. This will facilitate planning review requirements.
