Sources Of AAO-HNS Foundation Research Funding

Maureen Hannley, PhDChief Research Officer

AAO-HNS FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAMS

1983: Research Office, Research Endowment Fund established

1985: 1 grant given (Norwich-Eaton)

1986-2000: 10 new grant mechanisms added (4 collaborative; 2 endowed; 2 corporate)

1999: CORE program established

2002-2003: Electronic grant application and review system launched

GRANT PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Prepare young investigators to write competitive grant applications

• Provide seed/pilot funds for preliminary data collection, development of skills

• Prepare reviewers to sit on NIH and other comparable study sections

TYPES OF RESEARCH GRANTS

• 12 Research project grants ($290,000)

• 9 Research training grants ($110,000)

• 5 Career development grants ($95,000)

CENTRALIZED OTOLARYNGOLOGY RESEARCH EFFORTS (CORE)

• Uniform application form, deadlines, review for all grant programs

• Uniform rigor of review

• More comprehensive view of spectrum of research in otolaryngology

• Optimizing use of funds to support most meritorious research across focus areas

CORE SOCIETIES

• Triological Society• American Neurotology

Society• American Head and Neck

Society• American Rhinological

Society• American Academy of

Facial Plastic and Recon-structive Surgery

• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

• American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology

• American Laryngological Association

• American Hearing Research Foundation

• Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation

RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS

• Resident Research Grants ($10,000) up to 7

• Percy Memorial Research Grant ($25,000) 1

• Health Services Research ($10,000) 2

• Combined PSEF/AAO-HNSF Research Grant ($10,000) 1

• ANS/AAO-HNSF Herbert Silverstein Neurotology Research Grant ($30,000) 1

RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS

• AHNS Pilot Grant ($10,000) 2• AHRF Wiley Harrison Award ($25,000) 1• ASPO Research Grant ($15,000) 1• ALA Research Grant ($25,000) 1• AAFPRS Bernstein Award ($25,000) 1• AAFPRS Resident Grant ($5,000) 3• AAOA Research Grant ($10,000) 1

RESEARCH TRAINING GRANTS

• Earleen Elkins Award ($15,000) 2

• GlaxoSmithKline Clinical Research Fellowship ($50,000) 1

• Triological Society ($10,000) 4

• ARS Resident Grant ($5,000) 2

CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

• AHNS Young Investigator ($20,000) 1• AAFPRS Investigator Development

($15,000) 1• ARS New Investigator ($20,000) 1

• Triological Career Development ($40,000) 2

REQUIREMENTS

• Most require membership in respective organizations

• All require final report, financial status report

• Most require presentation and/or publication at organization meeting or journal

APPLICATION REVIEW• CORE Study Section and/or ad hoc

– 2-3 independent, expert reviews

– “Pink sheet” provided to each applicant

• Review criteria– Significance

– Approach

– Feasibility

– Environment

TIMELINES

• Letter of Intent– December 15

• Application Submission– January 15

• Review– Mid-March to early April

• Earliest Start Date– July 1 (can start as late as January 1)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are my chances of getting a grant?

• Why is the application so complicated?

• Can I apply in more than one category?

• What if I already have other funding?

• Do I have to publish the results in the white journal?

• The dog ate my application/I have carpal tunnel syndrome/It’s my anniversary. Can I turn in the application a little late?

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PROJECT FOCUS AREAS

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Otology/neurotolgy

Head & necksurgery/oncology

Facialplastic Laryngology

Allergy/rhinology

Other

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are my chances of getting a grant?

• Why is the application so complicated?

• Which grant should I apply for?

• What if I already have other funding?

• Do I have to publish the results in the white journal?

• The dog ate my application/I have carpal tunnel syndrome/It’s my anniversary. Can I turn in the application a little late?

DEMANDING APPLICATION

• Based on PHS 398 used by NIH• Key components

– Abstract– Specific Aims– Background & significance– Preliminary Results– Research Plan

• Goal: Prepare for continued research with larger funding

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are my chances of getting a grant?

• Why is the application so complicated?

• Can I apply for more than one grant?

• Do I have to publish the results in the white journal?

• The dog ate my application/I have carpal tunnel syndrome/It’s my anniversary. Can I turn in the application a little late?

APPLICATION STRATEGY

• Same groups (RPG, RT, RCD) have same application forms

• Cover letter stating willingness to have project considered for other funding; may require budget adjustments

• Centralized funding “across party lines” for most meritorious research

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are my chances of getting a grant?

• Why is the application so complicated?

• Can I apply for more than one grant?

• Do I have to publish the results in the white journal?

• The dog ate my application/I have carpal tunnel syndrome/It’s my anniversary. Can I turn in the application a little late?

PUBLICATION/PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

• O-HNS has right of first refusal for Foundation-funded grants

• Clinical significance abstract in lieu of Journal publication per Editor

• Resident Research Grants MUST be presented at Research Forum

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are my chances of getting a grant?

• Why is the application so complicated?

• Can I apply in more than one category?

• What if I already have other funding?

• Do I have to publish the results in the white journal?

• The dog ate my application/I have carpal tunnel syndrome/It’s my anniversary. Can I turn in the application a little late?

NO

OTHER SOURCES

• GrantsNet

• Community of Science

• The Foundation Center

• Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs

• ARIS Links

• NIH Guide

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Maureen Hannley, PhD– (703) 519-1547– mhannley@entnet.org

• Fareen Pourhamidi, MS, MPH– (703) 684-4293– fpourhamidi@entnet.org

• www.entnet.org/research