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Fellowship Grant of Otology

American Otological Society

The purpose of the American Otological Society (AOS) Research Fund is to encourage and support academic research in sciences related to the ear. 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.

QUALIFICATION AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW

A research proposal will qualify for review when it involves studies that pertain to the function or dysfunction of the ear, specifically the auditory and/or vestibular system. A statement is to be included under the Research Plan explaining how the proposed research will benefit our understanding, diagnosis or treatment of otological disorders.

Maximum Requested Budget

$44K for one year ($40K Direct costs (no required breakdown for salary and supplies $4K indirect costs)

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1️⃣ Explicit Otology Focus

Applications must clearly address ear pathophysiology, diagnostics, outcomes, or surgery.

If the ear isn’t central → it’s not AOS-fundable.

2️⃣ Clear Translational Pathway

AOS wants research that improves auditory and balance function in real patients.

Better hearing and vestibular outcomes

Safer or more effective surgical intervention

Rehab and prosthetic improvements

Diagnostics with clinical decision value

🧠 Bench → Bedside, not bench → bench.

3️⃣ Strong Feasibility

Most AOS grants are pilot-level (limited funding, 1–2 years).

Winning proposals show:

Feature	Why it matters
Small, focused aims (1–2)	Confidence you can deliver
Realistic sample size or data generation	Rapid productivity
Institutional resources supportive	Minimizes execution risk
IRB/IACUC pre-planning	“Ready to start” signal

Feasibility ➜ higher perceived ROI.

4️⃣ Preliminary Data or Clear Proof-Of-Concept

Even modest pilot data — especially human or translational — is strongly valued.

Examples:

Pilot CI insertion metrics

Early vestibular implant response data

Biomarkers from small cohorts

Imaging or physiologic feasibility

Hypothesis-driven + feasibility-proven = reviewer confidence.

5️⃣ Investigator Potential + Mentorship (for early career)

AOS invests in future leaders of otology.

Success signals:

Surgeon-scientist career trajectory

Protected research time

Strong otology mentor(s)

Institutional commitment letters

Publication momentum in related fields

For senior PIs: track record of delivering impactful otology research.

6️⃣ Impactful Deliverables + Future Funding Roadmap

You should clearly show:

Highly publishable outcomes within the funding period

Presentation at COSM / AOS meetings

Pathway → NIH / DoD / major foundation funding

Example:

“Data generated will support R21 submission on vestibular implant safety metrics in Year 2.”

AOS wants to be the springboard.

7️⃣ Surgical Innovation = Bonus

Competitive focus areas:

Microsurgical / endoscopic advances

Robotics and navigation

Cochlear nerve preservation

Minimally invasive skull base techniques

Imaging-guided decision algorithms

Electrode design and insertion trauma reduction

Innovation + feasibility = high score.

🚫 Weak Application Traits

Pitfall	Reviewer reaction
“ENT-generic” rather than ear-specific	Mission misaligned
Too ambitious for budget / time	Feasibility doubts
Lacks mentorship (early career)	Risky investment
Descriptive with no translational aim	Limited patient impact
Weak methods or stats	Low rigor / low confidence

🎯 AOS Winning Strategy Checklist

✔ Centered on hearing/vestibular disease
✔ Clear translational patient benefit
✔ Tight scope: 1–2 aims, complete in 1–2 yrs
✔ Preliminary data or strong rationale
✔ Mentorship + infrastructure support
✔ Deliverables + external funding trajectory
✔ Clear, polished writing and analysis plan

Specialties

Clinical Trials

Otolaryngology

Eligibility Requirements

These grants are available to physician or doctoral-level investigators in the United States and Canada only

Eligible Countries:

Canada

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Otological Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 5830 1st St N St Petersburg, FL 33703

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