
International Visiting Scholarship (IVS) Program
The 2023 IVS Program is now open. Applications are due by May 1, 2023.
Every year, the AAO-HNSF offers a limited number of scholarships to junior academics from lower income countries in order to attend the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience and participate in an academic observership at a U.S. otolaryngology department or institution (arranged independently by the candidate). The IVS is open to all candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.
The following IVS grants are available in 2023:
Each grant of USD $2,000 is not expected to fully cover the expenses of attending the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience and the observership. The grant includes a waiver for AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience registration fees and a one-year membership in the AAO-HNS. The grantee will bear all other costs.
IVS: Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in applying for an International Visiting Scholarship (IVS). Here are some questions and answers, but if you have more questions, please email [email protected] and we will be glad to help.
International Observership Directory
The AAO-HNS is not affiliated with the medical institutions in the United States. All IVS applicants are responsible for arranging their own observership. Click here to access a list of some U.S. otolaryngology organizations or departments that may offer international observerships. Institutions have different eligibility requirements, so please contact each institution directly for more information
U.S. otolaryngology institutions that wish to be included on the list or update their information, please contact [email protected].