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

April 16, 2025 (Application deadline) | November 1, 2025 (Winner announcement) | December 31, 2026 (Final report)

Up to three awards of $2,000 each; one-year project period.

Supports doctoral student research in clinical and rehabilitative audiology, honoring Ira M. Ventry and Brad Friedrich.

--- ## Description The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) offers this grant to support doctoral students conducting research in clinical and rehabilitative audiology. The program is funded by the Ira M. Ventry and Brad Friedrich Memorial Funds, commemorating two influential audiologists whose work advanced both pediatric and adult hearing science. The grant aims to foster innovative research that addresses significant clinical needs in audiology, with a particular emphasis on projects that are feasible and can be completed within one year. --- ## Due Dates - **Application deadline:** April 16, 2025 - **Winner announcement:** November 1, 2025 - **Final report deadline:** December 31, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to three grants of $2,000 each will be awarded in 2025. - Funding is for a one-year research project. - Indirect costs and travel expenses for meetings or conventions are not allowed. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be doctoral (research or clinical) 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 (ASHA). - Research proposals must focus on clinical and/or rehabilitative audiology. - U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. --- ## Application Process - Submit a single PDF containing all required sections, using 12-point font and 1-inch margins. - Required sections: - **Biographical Sketch** (1 page) - **Abstract** (1 page) - **Research Plan** (up to 10 pages): Specific aims, significance, methods, facilities/resources - **Management Plan and Budget** (2 pages): Activities, timeline, budget justification - **Human Subjects** (3 pages): IRB statement or equivalent, signed by student and mentor - **Bibliography** (2 pages) - **Letter of Support**: From academic adviser or research mentor - Proposals are evaluated on: - Importance of the research (significance, innovation) - Rigor and feasibility (approach, design, methods) - Expertise and resources (investigator qualifications, environment) - **Rigor and feasibility** are weighted most heavily in the review process. - Applications must be submitted via the [ASHFoundation application portal](https://ashfoundation.secure-platform.com). --- ## Additional Information - The study start date is December 1, 2025. - The final report must be submitted by December 31, 2026. - The grant is intended for research to be initiated and completed within the award period. --- ## External Links - [ASHFoundation Student Research Grant in Audiology – Program Page](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/student-research-grant-in-audiology/) - [ASHFoundation Application Portal](https://ashfoundation.secure-platform.com) - [ASHFoundation Program Guidelines](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------| | ASHFoundation Programs | [foundationprograms@asha.org](mailto:foundationprograms@asha.org) | +1 301-296-8700 |

Student Research Grant In Audiology

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