Artificial Intelligence in Communication Sciences and Disorders Research Grant
Supports interdisciplinary research using AI to ethically advance clinical practice, education, and research in communication sciences and disorders.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Due Dates: March 4, 2026 (Intent to Submit Form) | April 22, 2026 (Full application) | August 31, 2026 (IRB approval documents, if applicable)
Funding Amounts: Up to four grants of $25,000–$50,000 each for 1–2 year projects.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research advancing ethical, innovative AI integration in communication sciences and disorders practice, education, and research.
Key Information: Intent to Submit Form is required before proposal submission; IRB approval deadline is post-submission if not available at application.
Description
This grant supports interdisciplinary research projects that apply artificial intelligence (AI) to advance clinical practice, education, and research in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). The initiative emphasizes ethical, translational, and innovative approaches and seeks projects that can meaningfully improve clinical outcomes, promote equitable access, and set standards for AI integration in CSD. Proposals must involve collaboration between clinicians and AI researchers, address clinically relevant questions, and align with priority areas such as AI-driven assessment, personalized interventions, data infrastructure, technology innovation, public health, and AI ethics.
