Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration Grant
Funds collaborative research between researchers and practitioners to advance evidence-based practices in communication sciences and disorders with direct clinical impact.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Due Dates: March 4, 2026 (Intent to Submit Form) | August 31, 2026 (IRB approval deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per award; up to four awards; project duration 1–2 years
Summary: Supports collaborative research between researchers and practitioners to improve evidence and services in communication sciences and disorders.
Description
This grant funds collaborative research partnerships between academic or organizational researchers and clinical practitioners, aiming to generate preliminary data that enhances evidence for improving communication sciences and disorders (CSD) services. The program emphasizes research with direct clinical relevance, supporting studies that address significant practice-based questions and have the potential to accelerate the adoption of evidence-based practices in healthcare and educational settings. Projects may focus on translating proven protocols into practice or addressing pressing needs and conventions in clinical service delivery for individuals with communication disorders.
