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Seymour R. Cohen, MD Research Grant

American Laryngological Assocation

PURPOSE

The purpose of this award is to support basic science research projects in the area of laryngology or neurolaryngology, with relevance to the pediatric population, and should lead to furthering the fields of pediatric laryngology or pediatric neurolaryngology.

CONDITIONS

Research supported by this award should be specifically directed toward the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the larynx and related voice, airway and swallowing anatomy. A basic science component is required, While not specifically required, proposals which aim to introduce new knowledge and methodology from other disciplines, or which demonstrate collaborative effort with members of other related disciplines are encouraged.

Projects must be designed so as to yield useful information within the period of award, but priority will be given to projects that are also innovative with promise to develop into new long-range or expanded research programs capable of attracting funding from other sources. The grant application must be accompanied by letters of support from the Chair of the candidate’s academic department. These letters are to indicate a general level of support of the applicant, and to demonstrate the fact that the Department will make time, space, and other resources accessible for completion of the project.

TERMS

Amount: $15,000 maximum. Up to $1,000 of the award may be budgeted to cover travel expenses for the principal investigator to present his/her results at the ALA annual meeting.
Period: 12 months, non-renewable
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. Salary for professionals and capital equipment shall be excluded. The ALA will not pay institutional (indirect) costs for this very modest award.
Review: Applications will be reviewed by members of the ALA Research Committee and recommendations submitted to the ALA Council. Recommendations for funding must be approved by the ALA Council.
Notification: The award will be announced at the Annual Meeting. Letters of notification will be sent approximately no later than four weeks following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting of the ALA at COSM.
Start Date: The award may be activated as early as July 1 of the year of award, but no later than January 1 of the following year.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1️⃣ Strong Focus on Voice, Airway, or Swallowing Disorders

Funded proposals directly address:

Vocal fold biology and pathology

Laryngeal cancer or airway reconstruction

Neurolaryngology (e.g., vocal fold paralysis, laryngeal dystonia)

Dysphonia, dysphagia, communication-impairment outcomes

Weak applications: ENT-general projects lacking specific laryngeal impact.

2️⃣ High Clinical or Translational Impact

Priority goes to work that:

Improves diagnostic accuracy (imaging, physiologic measurement)

Advances surgical techniques or outcomes

Creates new treatments, biomaterials, or regenerative strategies

Reduces disease burden or improves quality of life

Rule: Think “patient benefit within 5–10 years.”

3️⃣ Feasible Pilot-Scale Scope

Typically 12–24 month timeline

1–2 tightly focused aims

Realistic recruitment or sample availability

Clear milestones and measurable outcomes

Show that you can finish the work and publish it with this funding.

4️⃣ Preliminary Data or Proof-of-Concept

Not always required — but highly beneficial:

Pilot clinical data

Histologic/mechanistic rationale

Feasibility evidence for interventions or imaging techniques

No “fishing expeditions” — reviewers want signal, not speculation.

5️⃣ Strong Investigator Track & Mentorship

Especially for early-career applicants:

Otolaryngology-trained or laryngology-focused investigators

Publications in voice/airway/laryngeal fields

Clear mentorship plan and institutional support

Protected time for research

Career trajectory in laryngology, not just ENT.

6️⃣ Clear Path to Future Funding

ALA often funds stepping-stone studies → NIH, DoD, VA, or other specialty foundation grants.

Make explicit:

Next grant targets (R21, R01, K award etc.)

Data that the pilot will generate

Letters of collaboration from future partners if needed

7️⃣ Methodological Rigor

For clinical sciences:

Validated outcome measures (VHI, stroboscopy scores, acoustic parameters)

Adequate power or feasibility justification

Bioethics compliance, IRB readiness

For basic/translational:

Relevant animal or ex-vivo models (e.g., vocal fold fibroblasts)

Physiologic/mechanical metrics

Precision matters in a small field with high technical standards.

🚫 Common Reasons Proposals Are Not Funded

Pitfall	Reviewer Concern
ENT-broad with weak laryngeal focus	Strategic mismatch
Over-ambitious scope	Not feasible with budget/timeline
No clear impact on patient care	Lacks translational value
Weak mentor/institutional support	High execution risk
Vague methods and statistics	Poor rigor or reproducibility

🎯 Winning Strategy Checklist

✔ Central to laryngeal disorders
✔ Strong clinical rationale & innovation
✔ Small, achievable pilot with clear milestones
✔ Solid preliminary evidence
✔ Mentorship + institutional support
✔ Real path to larger funding
✔ Patient outcomes highlighted
✔ Polished and clearly written proposal

Specialties

Neurosciences

Pediatrics

Otolaryngology

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates for this award should be otolaryngologists who have completed or are presently in their training at an ACGME accredited program in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. PhDs or Speech Language Pathologists may also apply for this award; however mentorship or collaboration with an otolaryngologist is required. All investigators must be citizens of the United States or Canada. Previous ALA research grant recipients are eligible to compete for this grant. However, candidates who have successfully obtained funding from a private or federal funding agency for the same research are ineligible. Candidates who have applied for support of the same research from other funding sources, and who are notified of an award from both another agency and from ALA must choose only one of the awards.

Eligible Countries:

Canada

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Laryngological Assocation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: P O Box 941 Antioch, TN 37013-0941

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