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. Meet the generous donors who make our programs possible.

We welcome your applications for any of our funding programs. Annual funding deadlines are announced in the first quarter of each year.

Some ASHFoundation funding guidelines are available to download from our Web site. Other funding program applications are submitted through an online submission process. Please check the specific competition to review application procedures. Please note that some of the documents 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. ASHFoundation grants help launch research careers and are often instrumental in securing additional funding from other sources for continued research efforts.

• 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
• Clinical Research Grant

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 Scholarships
• Graduate Student Scholarships
• Student with a Disability Scholarship  
• Minority Student 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.

• Rolland J. 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.

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

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