[American Speech-Language-Hearing Association](https://www.asha.org)

September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to three grants of $4,000 each; project duration is one year.

Supports doctoral students conducting impactful, innovative research in clinical and rehabilitative audiology with emphasis on rigorous, feasible study design.

--- ## Description This grant supports doctoral (research or clinical) students enrolled in audiology or hearing science programs in the United States, providing funding for research projects in clinical and rehabilitative audiology. The program honors Ira M. Ventry and Brad Friedrich and aims to advance the audiology discipline by supporting projects with significant impact, innovative approaches, and rigorous, feasible methodologies. Proposals are evaluated primarily on the quality and feasibility of the research design, as well as the significance and innovation of the proposed work. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to three grants of $4,000 each will be awarded. - Project duration: One year. - Indirect costs and travel expenses for meetings or the ASHA Convention may not be included in the budget. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be doctoral (research or clinical) degree students enrolled in, or accepted for, study in audiology or hearing science at a U.S. academic program. - Must be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year. - Entry-level clinical doctorate candidates must be in a program accredited by, or in candidacy status from, the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. - Proposals must focus on research to be initiated in clinical and/or rehabilitative audiology. --- ## Application Process - Submit a single PDF containing all required sections, following the specific order and formatting guidelines: - Biographical Sketch (1 page) - Abstract (1 page) - Research Plan (up to 10 pages, including specific aims, significance, methods, and resource description) - Management Plan and Budget (2 pages) - Human Subjects statement (up to 3 pages, including IRB evidence or equivalent signed statement) - Bibliography (2 pages) - Letter of Support from academic adviser or research mentor - Proposals are evaluated on: - Significance and innovation of the research - Rigor and feasibility of the approach (most heavily weighted) - Investigator expertise and access to resources - The study start date is typically December 1 following the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended for projects that can be completed within one year. - The review process places strong emphasis on the feasibility and rigor of the proposed methodology. - Proposals exceeding page limits will not be considered. --- ## External Links - [Grant Program Page (ASHFoundation)](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/student-research-grant-in-audiology) - [Funder Main Page](https://www.asha.org) - [ASHFoundation Endowment Funds](https://www.ashfoundation.org/ways-to-give/endowment-funds/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 800-638-8255 | | Funder Contact | [ASHA Contact Page](https://www.asha.org/contact) |

Student Research Grant in Audiology

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