The Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund
The Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund supports research, education, and design innovation in architectural acoustics through student medals, grants, and design competitions.
Funder: Acoustical Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline for The Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund)
Funding Amounts: Varies by initiative; includes medals, partial support grants, and student design competition prizes. See program site for current details.
Summary: Supports and recognizes excellence and innovation in architectural acoustics education through student medals, grants, and design competitions.
Key Information: Multiple award types; eligibility and process differ for each initiative. Refer to the Newman Fund website for specifics.
Description
The Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund, administered in partnership with the Acoustical Society of America, promotes excellence and innovation in architectural acoustics and acoustics education. Established in 1985 to honor Robert B. Newman, the fund supports several major initiatives:
- The Newman Student Medal for Merit in Architectural Acoustics, recognizing outstanding students for excellence in the study and application of architectural acoustics.
- The Theodore John Schultz Grant for Advancement of Acoustical Education, providing partial support for developing new teaching methods, curricula, or research in architectural acoustics education.
- The Student Design Competition in Architectural Acoustics, encouraging and rewarding excellence in student design work related to building acoustics.
Each initiative has its own eligibility criteria, application or nomination process, and funding structure.
