Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to three grants of $4,000 each (2026 offering), for studies completed within one year
Summary: Supports doctoral student research in clinical and/or rehabilitative audiology that advances communication sciences and disorders and addresses clinical needs.
Key Information: Applicants must study full time for the full academic year in a U.S. doctoral program in audiology or hearing science.
Description
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) supports doctoral student research in clinical and/or rehabilitative audiology through the Ira M. Ventry and Brad Friedrich Memorial Funds. The program seeks studies that advance communication sciences and disorders and address clinical needs relevant to audiology. It values a strong scientific rationale and the refinement, improvement, or new application of theoretical concepts, methods, or interventions.
The competition prioritizes tightly designed, feasible studies that can produce compelling, reproducible findings within one year. Reviewers consider research significance and innovation alongside the student’s expertise, management plan, and access to resources. Rigor and feasibility receive greater weight than the other review factors, with an emphasis on clearly defined activities and a realistic timeline.
