Research Grants

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, a Clinician-Scientist Award and new in 2026, a Multi Centered Clinical Cooperative Seed grant. 
 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. 

AMERICAN OTOLOGICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH FUND 

CLINICIAN SCIENTIST AWARD, CLINICAL INVESTIGATION,
RESEARCH GRANT AWARD, TRAINING FELLOWSHIP,
and new in 2026, a MULTI-CENTERED CLINICAL COOPERATIVE SEED GRANT 

NEXT GRANT CYCLE

Letter of Intent Deadline (ALL GRANT mechanisms): November 3, 2025

Grant Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026 - invited applicants only

THE AMERICAN OTOLOGICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH FOUNDATION 
has distributed nearly $8 million to date! 

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025-26 grant recipients!

Click here to see the list of AOS Clinician Scientists awardees, many have gone on to receive NIH funding. 
Click here for AOS grant submission instructions (UPDATES COMING JULY 2025)