Official application and guidelines page for the ASHFoundation New Century Scholars Research Grant, providing $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.; Experienced investigators must explain why the work is a new effort not fundable from existing support.
Requirements
Must complete an Intent to Submit Form.; Proposal must be submitted as a single PDF document.; Must adhere to specific formatting (12 point font, 1 inch margins).; Must include specific sections: Investigator Letter, Abstract, Research Plan, Management Plan, Budget, Biographical Sketch, and IRB approval or status.; Must be committed to teacher-investigator careers in academic or research environments.
Complete the Intent to Submit Form by the specified deadline.; Prepare a single PDF document following the provided proposal guidelines.; Submit the proposal according to ASHFoundation instructions.
Important dates
Intent to Submit Form deadline: March 4; Winner notification: By September; Winner recognition: November; Study start date: December 1, 2026; Final report deadline: December 31, 2027 (or 2028 for two-year studies)
Documents
Intent to Submit Form; Biographical Sketch Common Form
Contact
foundationprograms@asha.org
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