The AHNS Value-Based Care Award 2027 provides up to US$15,000 over one year for research that improves how head and neck cancer care is delivered and measured. The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) offers the award through its Presidential Award programme.
Projects can address treatment delays, adherence to clinical guidelines, patient outcomes or the cost of delivering care. Proposals must document a gap in care and explain how results can be compared with relevant benchmarks. AHNS encourages collaboration across disciplines and prioritises studies that can produce useful findings within a year and lead to larger projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must reside in the United States or Canada.
- Medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, PhD researchers and faculty at the rank of associate professor or below may apply.
- Applicants must be AHNS members in good standing. Trainees are expected to have faculty support and mentorship.
- Previous AHNS or AAO-HNS Foundation grant recipients may apply.
- Applicants who have already secured private or federal funding for the same project are ineligible.
- Applications must include letters of support from the department chair, scientific adviser or mentor, and key project personnel.
Funding Details
- Maximum award: US$15,000, including any indirect costs.
- Duration: 12 months, with no renewal.
- Eligible costs: Research staff, consultants, software, equipment, laboratory supplies and project publication expenses. The principal investigator’s salary is not covered.
- Indirect costs: A waiver is preferred. If the institution does not waive them, they are capped at 10% of direct costs and must fit within the overall award limit.
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