Grants and Awards

ASHFoundation programs would not be possible without the generous tax-deductible contributions of individuals, corporations, and organizations. Size and quantity of funded awards are dependent on fundraising results and may vary accordingly.

We welcome your applications for any of our funding programs. Annual funding deadlines are announced in the first quarter of each year. All funding and recognition competitions for 2008 are now closed. The 2009 funding competitions will begin opening in the first quarter of 2009. All ASHFoundation funding guidelines will be available to download from our Web site. (Please check back for additional information and deadline dates.)

Please note that all applications are PDF documents and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view, which is available for free at Adobe's Web site.

Research Grants
We support priority research in communication sciences and disorders, which leads to advances in treatment and new developments, such as the use of technology in assessment and intervention. Foundation grants help launch research careers and are often instrumental in securing additional funding from other sources for continued research efforts. 

• Clinical Research Grant 
• New Century Scholars Research Grant
• New Investigators Research Grant
• Student Research Grant in Audiology
• Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development
• Research Grant in Speech Science

Graduate Student Scholarships
The ASHFoundation nurtures the best and brightest students in the discipline. These students will eventually pursue careers in clinics, schools, research labs, higher education, and private practice, ensuring continued excellence in the field. 

• New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship
• Graduate Student Scholarship 
• Minority Student Scholarship 
• Student with a Disability Scholarship 
• International Student Scholarship 

Clinical Achievement Awards
The ASHFoundation recognizes that outstanding clinical achievement will lead to innovation in science and practice, and we support the work of clinicians who excel. New for 2008 - the Louis DiCarlo Award Increased to $2,000.

• Van Hattum Award for School Related Professionals
• Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Clinical Achievement 
• Frank R. Kleffner Clinical Career Award 

Special Initiatives
The ASHFoundation also funds special initiatives and projects. We often partner with corporations to develop or improve a new device, treatment program, or technology. Past partners include Microsoft, IBM, Apple Computer, and The Psychological Corporation. The Foundation welcomes inquiries and proposals regarding special initiatives.

If you have been unable to download a particular application, please send an e-mail to ediaz@asha.org that includes your name, address, phone number, and the name of the specific application or guideline that you would like to receive.

Everything You Need to Know About Funding
Answers to our most frequently asked questions

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