The AHNS–ThyCa Thyroid Cancer Research Award 2027 provides up to US$10,000 for one year of basic, translational or clinical research. The award is offered through the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Endocrine Surgery Section and ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association.
The award supports studies on thyroid cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, patient outcomes or disease biology. It gives preference to early career investigators and to experienced researchers who need pilot data to pursue a new research question.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must reside in the United States or Canada.
- Applicants must be AHNS members in good standing.
- Eligible applicants include medical students focusing on otolaryngology, otolaryngology residents, PhD researchers and faculty in otolaryngology departments.
- Preference goes to investigators within 10 years of their terminal degree or fellowship training, or to experienced researchers starting a new line of inquiry.
- Previous AHNS or AAO-HNS Foundation award recipients may apply. Applicants who have already secured private or federal funding for the same research are ineligible.
- The full application requires letters of support from the department chair, the scientific adviser or mentor, and key project personnel.
Funding Details
- Maximum award: US$10,000 in total, including any indirect costs.
- Duration: 12 months, with no renewal.
- Eligible costs: Research staff, consultants, equipment, laboratory supplies and services, and project publication expenses. The award does not cover the principal investigator’s salary.
- Indirect costs: If the institution does not waive them, they are capped at 10% of direct costs.
Deadline
- Letter of intent: December 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
- Full application: January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
- Award notification: June 2027.
Further Information
- Official 2027 award guidelines
- Apply through ProposalCentral
- Contact: loren@ahns.info