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AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant

CORE- Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts

The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. Clinical or translational research studies are strongly encouraged and should be specifically related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck neoplastic disease. The Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant memorializes Alando J. Ballantyne, M.D., a giving teacher, dedicated surgeon, and a devoted husband and father.

1. Amount: $20,000 maximum

2. Period: 12 months, non-renewable

3. Use of Funds: A detailed budget and budget justification constitute part of the application and will be evaluated as part of the review process. Funding may not be used to support the Principal Investigator’s salary during the period of the award. Allowable expenses include consultant fees (e.g., statistician); salary support for research assistants or other technical personnel; computer software or hardware; purchase and maintenance of experimental animals; laboratory supplies and services; and expenses related to publication of results directly related to the supported project, exclusive of reprint costs. Equipment and supplies purchased with this Award become the property of the recipient institution. The AHNS prefers not to pay institutional (indirect) costs for this very modest award; if the institution is unwilling to waive such costs, however, they are limited to no more than 10% of the Total Direct Costs (sum of amounts requested for personnel, consultant costs, equipment, supplies, patient/animal care costs, and other expenses). The Total Costs (direct + indirect) may not exceed $20,000.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Topic Must Be Clearly ENT-Specific

Funded CORE applications directly address otolaryngology–head & neck surgery conditions, such as:

Otology/neurotology: hearing loss, cochlear physiology, vestibular disorders

Head & Neck oncology: HPV, molecular oncology, survivorship

Rhinology/sinus disease, olfaction

Laryngology: voice, airway, dysphagia

Pediatric ORL: airway, otitis media, syndromic ENT disorders

Facial plastics/trauma

Sleep medicine & OSA

Quality of life and health services in ENT

❗ CORE reviewers downscore projects that are too broad, general biomedical, or not ENT-specific.

2. Choosing the Right Partner Society Mechanism

CORE includes numerous award sponsors:

AAO-HNSF

AHNS (head & neck cancer)

ARS (rhinology)

ARO (basic auditory science)

AAFPRS (facial plastic surgery)

ALA / ABEA (laryngology, airway, voice)

AOS / ANS (otology/neurotology)

TRIO / other subspecialty societies

Each award has:

Its own mission,

Preferred topic scope, and

Applicant career-stage expectations.

Predictor: Strongest proposals are tightly aligned with the sponsoring society’s niche and priorities.

3. Strong Preliminary Data

Even for pilot and early-stage grants, funded CORE applications often include:

Proof-of-concept experiments

Feasibility data

Demonstration that key methods or models are already working

Clinical pilot datasets (charts reviews, pilot cohorts, QI datasets)

Predictor: Preliminary data sharply increases feasibility scoring.

4. Feasible, Focused Specific Aims

CORE grants are typically small (often $10k–$50k, occasionally higher).

Successful applications therefore show:

2–3 very focused, realistic aims

A scope that fits the 1-year or modest-funding timeframe

Clear milestones and deliverables

A logical progression toward a future NIH R21/R01, K award, or larger foundation grant

Predictor: Reviewers reward tightly scoped, achievable research—not broad multi-year plans.

5. Career Development & Trajectory (Critical for Early-Career Applicants)

CORE explicitly aims to develop future surgeon-scientists.

Funded applicants often demonstrate:

A clear ENT research trajectory

Relevant ENT publications or early productivity

Mentorship by established ENT investigators

Institutional support and protected time

Plans to leverage this project toward NIH K-series or R-series funding

Predictor: Clear evidence of long-term commitment to ENT research is a major advantage.

6. Strong Mentorship & Research Environment

Especially for residents, fellows, and junior faculty, successful applications include:

A primary mentor with ENT research expertise

A co-mentor with complementary strengths (basic science, stats, engineering)

Clear mentor commitment with regular meetings

Access to cores: imaging, molecular labs, animal facilities, speech labs, audiology labs, etc.

Predictor: The mentor’s track record heavily influences reviewer confidence.

7. Innovation + ENT Clinical Impact

Strong CORE applications combine novelty with clinical relevance:

New diagnostic tools for ENT diseases

New surgical or procedural techniques

Translational work bridging bench to OR/clinic

AI, machine learning, big data applied to ENT

Novel therapeutics or mechanistic insights

Patient-centered outcomes and quality-of-life research

Predictor: Demonstrate how your work will change how ENT conditions are understood or treated.

8. Methodological Rigor & Statistical Strength

Reviewers expect:

Clear research design

Appropriate statistical plans

Power/feasibility justification

Ethical and IRB considerations (especially for patient-oriented work)

Predictor: Methodologic rigor and clarity distinguish funded proposals from lower-tier ones.

9. Clean, Polished Writing and Clear Presentation

High-scoring CORE applications:

Use concise, high-quality writing

Present pilot data visually and clearly

Follow formatting rules exactly

Provide a compelling, clinically relevant narrative

Are easy for both clinicians and scientists to understand

Predictor: Strong writing routinely correlates with higher reviewer enthusiasm.

10. Realistic Budget & Justification

Budgets must be:

Lean

Directly tied to the project tasks

Appropriate for small pilot grants

Free from salary padding or non-essential items

Predictor: A well-justified, tight budget signals feasibility and professionalism.

🏆 Summary Table – CORE Success Predictors

Predictor	Why It Matters
ENT-specific research focus	CORE funds only otolaryngology-relevant projects
Matching the right society sponsor	Ensures topic fit and reviewer enthusiasm
Preliminary data	Shows feasibility
Focused, feasible aims	Fits CORE’s 1-year, modest-funding model
Strong mentorship	Essential for early-career success
Research trajectory	CORE invests in future ENT leaders
Innovation + clinical relevance	Improves impact score
Rigor & good methodology	Increases scientific quality
Clear writing	Helps reviewers quickly grasp the significance
Tight budget	Fits CORE’s grant expectations

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Surgery

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must reside in the U.S. or Canada and be medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, PhDs, or faculty members at the rank of associate professor or below. All applicants must be members of the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) in good standing. Trainee applicants (medical students, residents, fellows, and graduate students) are expected to have appropriate faculty support and mentorship. Previous AHNS or AAO-HNSF research grant recipients are eligible to apply. However, applicants who have successfully obtained funding from a private or federal agency for the same research project are not eligible. Applicants who submit proposals to multiple funding sources for the same project and are notified of an award from both AHNS and another agency must choose only one award.

Eligible Countries:

Canada

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: CORE- Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1650 Diagonal Rd Alexandria VA 22314 1-703-836-4444

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