Information and application guidelines for the ASHFoundation New Investigators Research Grant, providing $10,000 for one-year preliminary research studies in communication sciences and disorders.
Must have completed a PhD or equivalent research doctorate in communication sciences and disorders within the past five years (since 2021).; Must not have received external research funding since completion of the PhD (training grants like NIH F32 are permitted).; Students currently enrolled in a degree program are not eligible.; Research must be initiated, not currently in progress.; Must be able to complete the study in one year.
Requirements
Proposal must have clinical relevance to audiology and/or speech-language pathology.; Must complete an Intent to Submit Form by March 4 (for 2026 cycle).; Must obtain IRB approval or provide human subjects documentation by August 31, 2026.; Must submit a final report of activities and outcomes by December 31, 2027.
Application materials
Investigator Letter (limit 2 pages); Abstract (limit 1 page); Research Plan (limit 10 pages); References and/or Appendices (limit 2 pages); Management Plan and Budget (limit 2 pages); Investigator Biographical Sketch (NIH-style)
How to apply
Complete the Intent to Submit Form by the specified deadline.; Prepare a single PDF document containing all required sections.; Follow formatting guidelines: 12 point font, 1 inch margins, single-spaced.; Submit proposal according to ASHFoundation instructions.
Important dates
March 4: Intent to Submit Form deadline; August 31, 2026: Deadline for IRB approval; December 1, 2026: Study start date; September: Competition results notification; November: Awardee recognition; December 31, 2027: Final report deadline
Contact
foundationprograms@asha.org; 301-296-8700
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