Artificial Intelligence in Communication Sciences and Disorders Research Grant
A research grant opportunity from the ASHFoundation supporting interdisciplinary studies that integrate artificial intelligence into communication sciences and disorders practice.
Principal Investigator (PI) must have a PhD or equivalent research doctorate in CSD or a related discipline.; Proposed research must have direct relevance to priority areas in audiology and/or speech-language pathology.; Teams must be interdisciplinary and collaborative, including clinical and technical expertise.; Teams must include an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and/or speech-language hearing scientist.; Students must be involved as key personnel.
Requirements
Must complete an Intent to Submit Form by March 4.; Proposals must include interdisciplinary research teams.; Proposals must address clinically relevant questions or have clear translational potential.; Must adhere to specific proposal formatting guidelines (12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced).; Must submit a final report of activities and outcomes by December 31, 2027 (or 2028 for two-year studies).; Must commit to depositing de-identified datasets, documentation, and analysis code in a trusted repository.
Application materials
Investigator Letter (limit 2 pages); Abstract (limit 1 page); Research Plan (limit 12 pages); References and/or Appendices (limit 6 pages); Collaboration Plan (limit 2 pages); Management Plan (limit 2 pages)
How to apply
Complete the Intent to Submit Form by March 4.; Prepare a single PDF document containing all required sections.; Submit proposal according to ASHFoundation guidelines.
Important dates
March 4: Intent to Submit Form deadline; August 31, 2026: Deadline for IRB approval documentation; December 31, 2027: Final report deadline (for one-year studies)
Contact
foundationprograms@asha.org
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