The Triological Society has awarded more than $6 million to otolaryngologists in support of clinical and basic research and alternative science
The Society continues to promote research into the causes of and treatments for otolaryngic diseases by providing financial support for the research efforts of young otolaryngologists. The Society has awarded more than $6 million to otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons in support of clinical research, basic research, and alternative science. These competitive research grant programs have included past funding for resident research projects and research training grants, and new career development grants and clinical scientist awards. The Society focuses grant funding on the research career development of young otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons. Grant programs include the Triological Society’s Research Career Development Awards, and the Triological Society/American College of Surgeons Clinical Research Scientist Awards.
Triological Society Current Grant Winners


2022 Career Development Award Deadlines
January 15 – Letter of Intent • March 15 – Applications
2022 TRIO/ACS Clinical Scientist Award Deadlines
May 15 – Applications
Triological Society Research Career Development Awards
These awards provide support for the research career development of otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons. Projects must have a direct impact on the applicant’s ability to pursue his/her long range research objectives. These awards will provide funding of $40,000 for a period of 12-24 months and are non-renewable.
Projects may focus on the following areas: Clinical Research, Basic Research, Health Services and Outcomes Research, Technology/Procedure Development, Otolaryngology Status and Trends, and Historical Perspectives.
- Triological Society Career Development Grant Guidelines – application deadline March 15, 2022
- Letters of Intent Deadline January 15, 2022
- Career Development Grant Cover Sheet download for completion and signatures
- For additional information contact Beth Faubel (402-346-5500) or bethfaubel@triological.org
Award Recipients
- 2021 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2020 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2019 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2018 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2017 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2016 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2014 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2013 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2012 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2011 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2010 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2009 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2008 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2007 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2006 Research Career Development Awardees
- 2005 Research Career Development Awardee
- 2004 Research Grant Awardees
Triological Society/American College of Surgeons Clinical Scientist Development Awards
The Triological Society and the American College of Surgeons combined competitive grant program provides supplemental funding to otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons who have received a new NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08/K23) or have an existing award with a minimum of 3 years remaining in the funding period as of October 1 of the application year.
This award is a means to facilitate the research career development of otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons, with the expectation that the awardee will have sufficient pilot data to submit a competitive R01 proposal prior to the conclusion of the K award. This award provides financial support in the amount of $80,000 per year for up to five years, or for the remainder of the term of existing grants, to supplement the K08/K23 award. Funding is dependent upon receipt of meritorious applications. Applicants must be Associate Fellows or Fellows of the American College of Surgeons.
- Triological Society/American College of Surgeons Grant Guidelines – Application deadline May 15, 2022
- For additional information contact Beth Faubel (402-346-5500) or bethfaubel@triological.org
- Information on other grants and scholarships available through the American College of Surgeons can be found on their website