sources of aao-hns foundation
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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?
SUCCESS RATE
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Applications
Awards
32%
PROJECT FOCUS AREAS
30%
13%7%8%
37%
6%
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– [email protected]
• Fareen Pourhamidi, MS, MPH– (703) 684-4293– [email protected]
• www.entnet.org/research