Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award
The RMPTA supports graduate students and postdocs in communication sciences by pairing them with research mentors for collaborative activities at the ASHA Convention’s Research Symposium.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 | July 1, 2018
Funding Amounts: $1,000 travel stipend per awardee pair ($750 to protégé, $250 to mentor) + ASHA Convention registration waivers
Summary: Supports graduate students and postdocs in communication sciences by pairing them with mentors for research-focused activities at the ASHA Convention’s Research Symposium.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted as a mentor–protégé pair; both must attend the Symposium onsite.
Description
The Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award (RMPTA) is designed to foster the research career development of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in or pursuing research careers in communication sciences and disorders. Each applicant pairs with an experienced investigator (mentor) to participate in the Research Symposium at the ASHA Convention, engaging in collaborative learning, networking, and research-focused activities before, during, and after the event. Awardees receive travel stipends and ASHA Convention registration waivers, and participate in activities that enhance their professional development and exposure to current research in the field.
