James and Susan Jerger Award for Excellence in Student Research
This award honors students for outstanding audiology research posters presented at the AAA Annual Conference, recognizing excellence and impact in hearing and balance science.
Funder: American Academy of Audiology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (poster submission/award application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Three $500 awards and three $200 awards (one-time, per cycle)
Summary: Recognizes and rewards outstanding student research presented as posters at the AAA Annual Conference.
Key Information: Awarded to students presenting research posters at the AAA Annual Conference; funded by Starkey and an anonymous donor.
Description
The award honors excellence in student research in audiology, specifically recognizing students who present high-quality research posters at the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Annual Conference. Supported by Starkey and an anonymous donor, the program aims to encourage and celebrate student contributions to hearing and balance science through research dissemination at the conference. Each year, up to six monetary awards are given to students whose posters demonstrate outstanding research quality and impact.
