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Sources Of AAO-HNS Foundation Research Funding. Maureen Hannley, PhD Chief Research Officer. AAO-HNS FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAMS. 1983: Research Office, Research Endowment Fund established 1985: 1 grant given (Norwich-Eaton)
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Sources Of AAO-HNS Foundation Research Funding Maureen Hannley, PhD Chief 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
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 CORE SOCIETIES
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 .32%
PROJECT FOCUS AREAS Head & neck surgery/oncology Otology/ neurotolgy Other Allergy/ rhinology Facial plastic Laryngology
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?
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