Role for B-Cell Mediated Inflammation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps

The Triological Society (TRIO) and the American College of Surgeon's (ACS) combined competitive research career developemnt program provides supplemental funding to otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons who receive NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Developement Awards (K08) or Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Development Awards (K23). The TRIO and ACS are offering this award as a means to facilitate the research career developement of otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons, with the expextation that the awardee will have sufficient pilot data to submit a competitive R01 proposal prior to the conclusion of the K award. The TRIO and ACS will provide salary and fringe benefits for the NIH K08/K23 recipient. A combined total of $80,000 per year in direct costs will be awarded to the institution of the awardee.