Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development
Supports graduate student research on early childhood language development, emphasizing early verbal language and including children with hearing impairment.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to three grants of $4,000 each; one-year projects; no indirect costs or travel expenses allowed.
Summary: Supports graduate student research advancing early childhood language development, particularly for children with language delays or hearing loss.
Description
This grant, supported by the Arlene M. and Noel D. Matkin Memorial Fund and administered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation), is designed to promote innovative research in early childhood language development. The program specifically targets research that addresses children at the preschool or earliest school developmental levels, with an emphasis on early verbal language production and use. Projects may include children with hearing impairment. The ultimate goal is to advance the field of communication sciences and disorders by supporting rigorous and feasible student-led research with the potential for significant clinical impact.
