Artificial Intelligence in Communication Sciences and Disorders Research Grant
Supports interdisciplinary research integrating ethical and innovative AI solutions to advance clinical practice, education, and research in communication sciences and disorders.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Intent to Submit Form deadline | April 2027: Full application deadline | August 2027: IRB approval deadline (if not available at submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to four grants of $25,000–$50,000 each for one- or two-year studies
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research advancing ethical and innovative AI applications to improve clinical practice, education, and research in communication sciences and disorders.
Description
This grant supports interdisciplinary research projects that advance the ethical, clinically, and scientifically grounded integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into communication sciences and disorders (CSD) practice and service delivery. Projects must combine clinical and technical expertise to address clinically relevant questions with translational potential, aiming to improve clinical practice, education, or research for individuals with communication impairments. Priority areas include AI-driven assessment and diagnosis, personalized and adaptive interventions, equitable access to care, data infrastructure for predictive analytics, technology innovation, public health prevention, and ethical standards for AI integration.
