Resident Research Award--Otolaryngology

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF)

AAO-HNSF Resident Research Award—Open to any AAO-HNS member in good standing who is a resident in an accredited otolaryngology - head and neck surgery training program in the U.S. and Canada. One year, any topic, non-renewable, $10,000 maximum total costs, up to eight available annually.

The purpose of this grant is to stimulate original resident research in otolaryngology projects that are wellconceived
and scientifically valid, with the potential to advance otolaryngology.
ELIGIBILITY
Any resident of an accredited otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training program in the U.S. or
Canada is eligible to apply for the Foundation's Resident Research Grant(s). All applicants must be
members in good standing of AAO-HNS.
CONDITIONS
Proposed projects may be related to any area of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Proposed
projects shall be designed in collaboration with a preceptor investigator and approved by the candidate's
department chairperson and institution. The results of the supported investigation must be presented at
the closest AAO-HNS Foundation Annual Meeting immediately following the award. The recipient(s) shall
be free to publish the results afterwards, but the Foundation shall have the right of first refusal for
publication in its journal, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Any presentation or publication of
results supported by this award shall acknowledge the contribution of the Foundation's Resident
Research Grant. 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 (Preceptor) designated as a co-investigator. A letter of support must also be
obtained from the co-investigator (Preceptor). Applicants must obtain letters of support/understanding
from all key personnel on the project. Projects which are clinical trials of unproven drugs or devices are
outside the areas of Foundation interest for purposes of resident research grants.
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 Resident Research
Grants authorized annually since available funding is contingent on the earnings of the Foundation's
Research Endowment Fund. The actual number of awards funded will depend on the merit of the
applications received.

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.