[American Speech-Language-Hearing Association](https://www.asha.org)

May 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (submit entire application package by 11:59 p.m. EDT)

$750 travel stipend plus complimentary ASHA Convention registration (November 19–21, 2026)

Supports audiology students and postdocs to attend the ASHA Convention for research career exploration, networking, and professional development.

--- ## Description The Audiology/Hearing Science Research Travel Award (ARTA) is designed to foster the next generation of researchers in audiology and hearing science by supporting students and postdoctoral fellows to attend the ASHA Convention. Sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the award provides opportunities for recipients to engage with cutting-edge research, connect with leaders in the field, network with peers, and participate in both virtual and in-person professional development events. ARTA is part of ASHA’s Academic and Research Mentoring (ARM) Network, which aims to support those considering or advancing academic-research careers in communication sciences and disorders. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (submit entire application package by 11:59 p.m. EDT) --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee receives a $750 stipend to offset travel costs. - Complimentary registration for the ASHA Convention (November 19–21, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana). --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet the following criteria by the date of the annual ASHA Convention: - Enrollment in one of the following: - A clinical doctoral degree program (e.g., AuD) accredited or in candidacy by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) - A combined clinical doctoral/research doctoral degree program (e.g., AuD/PhD) in audiology or hearing science (clinical doctoral program must be CAA-accredited/in candidacy) - A research doctoral degree program (e.g., PhD) focusing on audiology, tinnitus, balance, or hearing science - A postdoctoral fellowship program focused on audiology, tinnitus, balance, or hearing science - Previous ARTA recipients may reapply only if they are at a different educational stage than during their prior award (e.g., previously an AuD student, now a PhD student). - Applicants may only apply to one of the following ASHA programs per year: ARTA, Audiology Students at the ASHA Convention, MSLP Student Leadership Program, or Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award. --- ## Application Process - Applications open March 15, 2026. - Submit all materials via the [online application system](https://ashaaareprograms.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/2590/home). - Required materials: - ARTA Statement of Interest (max 500 words) - Curriculum vitae or résumé (with research activities highlighted) - Letter of recommendation from a faculty member or research mentor (must hold a research doctoral degree in a relevant field) - All documents must be uploaded as PDFs. - The letter of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant or directly by the recommender via a system-generated link. - Applications are reviewed within degree categories, and selection is based on the quality of the statement, CV, and recommendation letter. - Notification of award status is provided in mid-July. --- ## Additional Information - Awardees must attend the full ASHA Convention and participate in required pre-convention virtual events and in-person sessions. - Required events include the ARTA Kickoff, networking events, Researcher-Academic Town Meeting, ARTA Breakfast, Research Roundtables, and Research Symposium on Hearing. - Awardees must register for the Convention by the Early Bird deadline as specified in the award notification. - Preference is given to applicants who have not previously participated in the ARTA program. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Application Instructions](https://www.asha.org/students/arta-award/) - [ARTA Application Instructions & FAQs](https://www.asha.org/students/artafaqs/) - [ASHA Convention Website](https://convention.asha.org/) - [ASHA Awards for Students](https://www.asha.org/students/awards/) - [Current and Former ARTA Recipients](https://www.asha.org/students/arta-award-recipients/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [research@asha.org](mailto:academicaffairs@asha.org) | | ASHA Main Phone | 800-638-8255 | | ASHA Contact Page | [https://www.asha.org/contact](https://www.asha.org/contact) |

Audiology/Hearing Science Research Travel Award (ARTA)

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