[American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation](https://www.ashfoundation.org)

March 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to three grants of $2,000 each; project duration is one year.

Supports doctoral student research in clinical or rehabilitative audiology, emphasizing impactful and feasible studies to advance the discipline.

--- ## Description The Student Research Grant in Audiology, supported by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) and funded by the Ira M. Ventry and Brad Friedrich Memorial Funds, is designed to foster impactful doctoral research in clinical and/or rehabilitative audiology. The grant aims to advance the field of communication sciences and disorders by supporting studies that address significant clinical needs, demonstrate innovation, and are feasible for completion within one year. Proposals are evaluated for their significance, innovation, rigor, feasibility, investigator expertise, and access to resources, with a particular emphasis on the quality and feasibility of the research design. --- ## Due Dates - March 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 awarded annually. - Each grant provides $2,000 in direct costs. - Grant period: One year. - Indirect costs and travel expenses for meetings or the ASHA Convention are not allowed. --- ## 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 students 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 document containing all required sections in the specified order: - Biographical Sketch (1 page) - Abstract (1 page) - Research Plan (up to 10 pages: Specific Aims, Significance, Design Methods, Facilities/Resources) - Management Plan and Budget (2 pages; must justify all items and present a clear timeline) - Human Subjects (up to 3 pages; include IRB support or a signed statement from student and mentor) - Bibliography (2 pages) - Letter of Support from academic adviser or research mentor - Use 12-point uncondensed font and at least 1-inch margins. - The study should be designed for completion within one year. - No indirect costs or travel expenses for conferences may be included. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals are reviewed on significance, innovation, rigor, feasibility, investigator expertise, and available resources. - Factor 2 (Rigor and Feasibility) is most heavily weighted in the review process. - The grant is intended to support research that can be completed and disseminated within one year. --- ## External Links - [ASHFoundation Student Research Grant in Audiology Program Page](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/student-research-grant-in-audiology/) - [ASHFoundation Grants Overview](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/#Grants) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | Email | foundationprograms@asha.org | | Phone | +1 301-296-8700 | | Address | 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850, USA | ---

Student Research Grant in Audiology

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