DeadlineApril 15, 2026; Winner announcement: November; Winner Announcement: September; Winner notification: September; September: Winner notification; Study start date: December 1, 2026; December 1, 2026: Study start date
Award amount$2,000; $1,000; $4,000; $2,500; $5,000; $35,000; $10,000; $25,000
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
New Century Scholars Research Grant
Official application and guidelines page for the ASHFoundation New Century Scholars Research Grant, offering $25,000 for innovative research in communication sciences and disorders.
Must have received a PhD or equivalent research doctorate within the discipline of communication sciences and disorders.; Students currently enrolled in a degree program or working on dissertation research are not eligible.; Must demonstrate potential for and commitment to independent research.; Research must have significance and direct application to communication sciences and disorders.; Research setting must be an environment conducive to completing the investigation.; Preference given to ASHA members.
Requirements
Experienced investigators must explain why the work is a new effort not fundable from existing support.; Must complete an Intent to Submit Form by March 4 (for 2026 cycle).; Must obtain IRB approval or provide status by August 31, 2026.
Application materials
Investigator Letter (2 pages); Abstract (1 page); Research Plan (10 pages); References and/or Appendices (6 pages); Management Plan (2 pages); Budget (1 page)
How to apply
Complete the Intent to Submit Form by the specified deadline.; Prepare a single-spaced PDF document following the specific section headers and formatting guidelines.; Submit proposal according to ASHFoundation instructions.
Important dates
March 4: Intent to Submit Form deadline; August 31, 2026: IRB approval deadline; December 1, 2026: Study start date; September: Winner notification; November: Recognition of recipients; December 31, 2027: Final report deadline
Contact
foundationprograms@asha.org
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