ATTENTION! 

NEXT FUNDING CYCLE, JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024

THANK YOU APPLICANTS!
FUNDING NOTIFICATION WILL BE DONE IN MID-MAY

The American Otological Society is committed to the non-promotional advancement of knowledge and science and to a free exchange of medical education in otology and neurotology. The American Otological Society, through its Research Foundation, is offering Research Grant Awards, an Award for a Clinical Trial, full-time Research Training Fellowships, exclusive medical student grants, and a Clinician-Scientist Award. All of the AOS grant awards may involve research on any topic related to ear disorders. The research need not be directly on an otological disease but may explore normal functions of the cochlea, labyrinth or central auditory or vestibular systems. However, the applicant must describe how the proposed research will benefit our understanding, diagnosis or treatment of otological disorders. Research supported by all of the grant mechanisms can relate to any aspects of the ear, hearing and balance disorders.  We welcome applications that address quality and safety of care as well as to improve education and training in otology. 

The AOS is pleased to offer FIVE grant mechanisms for your consideration. Please review the following table and apply to the mechanisms that best fits your situation. DETAILS for all mechanisms are included in the grant submission instructions. 

WATCH for a new and improved "MEDICAL STUDENT GRANT 2.0" opportunity! DETAILS COMING SOON! 

Title

Maximum Requested Budget

Renewable?

Targeted applicants

Research Grant

$55K for one year ($50K direct costs, $5K indirect costs)

No. Re-applications will be reviewed as a new application.

Faculty, either MD and/or PhD - Those WITHOUT major funding (NIH, DoD, NSF) encouraged to apply

Fellowship Grant

$44K for one year ($40K Direct costs (no required breakdown for salary and supplies $4K indirect costs)

No. Re-applications will be reviewed as a new application.

Clinical fellows, residents, post-doctoral fellows (both MD and PhD), and graduate students. 

Clinical Investigations Grant

$66K for one year

($60K direct costs, $6K indirect costs)

There is a possibility for renewal for a second year, but applications will be reviewed competitively as a new application.

Anybody

Clinician-Scientist Award

$240K for three years ($80K per year)

A progress report is required for every year of funding, but the grant will typically be renewed unless something untoward happens or the PI gets a K08/K23 Award.

Full-time teaching appointment (MD), typically at a junior level who are aiming to develop a career as a clinician-scientist

Medical student/undergraduate student stipend award

$5K for 3 months (0.25FTE); $20K for 12 months (1.0FTE);

No. Re-applications will be reviewed as a new application.

Full-time medical or undergraduate students. 

If you would like to submit a grant for consideration of funding in the next cycle, 2023-2024, in ONE PDF, include a LETTER OF INTENT and BIOSKETCH (NIH template), including details regarding other existing support, and any potential overlap with your mentor(s) must be submitted by November 1st of the year prior to funding. The next funding cycle begins July 1, 2023. The letter of intent must state the desired grant mechanism for the proposal (CSA, Fellowship grant, Clinical Investigation, Research grant or Medical Student grant), the Principal Investigator, and Institution(s), a working title, with an abstract and Specific Aims (2 page limit on abstract and aims). Biosketches and a cover letter should accompany the 2 page proposal summary, but it is not included as part of the two page summary. 

Complete applications will be invited from selected applicants based on the Research Advisory Board's review of the letters of intent. Applicants will be notified whether they are invited to submit a full application the first week of December. Completed applications must be received by January 31st. 

Invited applicants must submit a full application by January 31st
Please send one pdf (not a portfolio) to:

Andrea Vambutas, MD, Executive Secretary
Research Fund of the American Otological Society, Inc.
AND Kristen Bordignon, AOS Research Fund Administrative Assistant 

Please read instructions thoroughly, there are NO FORMS to fill out and page limits must be adhered to. 

Click here to view "Fast facts and Q&A about AOS Grants"

Click here to open the AOS grant submission instructions (pdf)

Click here for more information about the AOS Clinician Scientist Award and renewal guidelines

GET YOUR RESEARCH FUNDED! 

THE AMERICAN OTOLOGICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH FOUNDATION 
has distributed over $7.1 million to date! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022-2023 GRANT RECIPIENTS! 

PI NAME INSTITUTION GRANT MECHANISM GRANT TITLE FUNDS 
Gavriel D. Kohlberg, MD University of Washington Clinician Scientist Renewal Use of Multisensory Input and Deep Learning Techniques to Develop a Next Generation Listening Device to Improve Speech Perception in Noise for Individuals with Hearing Loss $80,000.00
Seiji B. Shibata, MD, PhD University of Southern California Clinician Scientist Renewal Cellular Reprogramming of Peripheral Glial Cells to Regenerate Primary Auditory Neurons $80,000.00
Eboni I. Lance, MD, PhD Kennedy Krieger Institute/JHMI  Clinical Investigation Hearing Loss and Balance Issues in Sickle Cell Disease $66,000.00
Corey S. Shayman University of Utah  Fellowship Grant The Contributions of Auditory Cues to Navigation  $44,000.00
Erika Lipford, MSc University of Maryland Medical Student  The Role of ATF Signaling in Prevention of Noise-Induced Hidden Hearing Loss $5,000.00
Jeffrey D. Sharon, MD University of California, San Francisco Research Grant Characterization of Resting-State and Functional Connectivity Changes in Vestibular Migraine $55,000.00


2022-23 AOS Research Advisory Board

Andrea Vambutas, MD, Executive Secretary
Timothy E. Hullar, MD, Trustee
Steven D. Rauch, MD, Trustee
Daniel J. Tollin, PhD, Trustee
Samuel Gubbels, MD, Trustee
Ronna Hertzano, MD, PhD Trustee
Wade W. Chien, MD, Trustee
Gwenaelle Geleoc, PhD, Consultant
Amanda Lauer, PhD, Consultant
Lina A. J. Reiss, PhD, Consultant 

The Research Advisory Board (RAB) is comprised of seven AOS members, each serving a 7-year term and  three consultants, each serving a 5-year term. These individuals are among the most highly respected researchers in our field.  The expertise and dedication of the RAB are critical to the success of the mission of the AOS Research Foundation. 

Information may be obtained from:
Andrea Vambutas, MD, Executive Secretary
Research Fund of the American Otological Society, Inc.
AND
Kristen Bordignon
Executive Administrator
American Otological Society 
Ph: 217-638-0801
Fax: 727-800-9428
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.americanotologicalsociety.org