Hearing and Speech Grants

Karlind T. Moller Cleft/Craniofacial Scholarship for Speech Pathology/Audiology Students

The Karlind T. Moller Cleft/Craniofacial Scholarship for Speech Pathology/Audiology Students is designed to help current undergraduate/graduate students in an accredited speech-language pathology and/or audiology degree program fund projects involving patients with cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial anomalies. The Moller Scholarship provides a one-year student membership in ACPA and $500.00 for research/project expenses. CPF can only award scholarships to students attending U.S. Accredited institutions.

Please complete the online application , submit it and the additional required information (resume/curriculum vitae, transcript, department chair letter of current student status, and project mentor letter) by February 1, 2011.

Scholarship funds must be used to cover expenses related to an undergraduate or graduate research project in cleft/craniofacial anomalies related to speech, language, hearing, psychosocial, or ethical/cultural considerations. The project must have an identified faculty mentor from the applicant’s educational institution and/or clinical mentor from the community (for example, mentor may be a cleft palate team speech-language pathologist).

Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to: master’s thesis, doctoral dissertations, undergraduate research projects, clinical projects (e.g. family educational materials), or family support initiatives. Funds may not be used for teaching assistant salaries or indirect costs. Funds may be used for project materials, subject compensation, software or minor equipment needs, and may also be used to offset travel expenses to attend and present project outcomes at the ACPA annual meeting.

Please call (800.242.5338) or email the National Office if you would like a hard copy of the application.

Cleft Palate Foundation
1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2820

(919) 933-9044
Fax: (919) 933-9604

National Hearing Conservation Association Scholarship Foundation

The Scholarship Foundation of the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of student travel awards for the 36th annual NHCA conference, to be held February 24-26, 2011, in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to outstanding technical presentations on hearing loss prevention, there will be numerous opportunities to attend in-depth workshops, poster sessions, and discussion groups. We have a great program in store, as well as a fantastic Friday night get-together event.

The Student Conference Award (SCA) includes paid registration to two workshops (February 24), the annual conference (February 25 & 26), lunches, social activities, and a stipend for travel expenses. This one-time Award is available to students who are actively pursuing a graduate degree in a discipline related to hearing conservation and who are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited university program. Previous recipients of the NHCA Student Travel Award include masters and doctoral-level students in audiology, human factors engineering, industrial hygiene, and public health, from a variety of universities across the country.

Interested students may contact the NHCA office (303.224.9022) or visit the NHCA website for more information about the award and to download a 1-page application. Completed paperwork must be received in the NHCA office no later than November 3, 2010. Students will be notified of the results by January 3, 2011. Students who have previously received an SCA are not eligible.

Deadline to submit applications: November 3, 2010

Questions should be addressed to:
James Jerome
Coordinator, Student Travel Awards
National Hearing Conservation Association Scholarship Foundation
Workplace Integra
317.841.9829
wph-mw@sbcglobal.net / jjerome@wpintegra.com

Oticon Focus on People Awards

The 13th Annual Oticon Focus on People Awards wants to honor outstanding people with hearing loss who are helping to show that hearing loss does not limit a person’s ability to make a positive difference in their families, schools, communities or the world.

Please take a few minutes to tell us about an inspirational person with hearing loss that you know whose achievements and contributions make them a role model for all.

All nominations must be postmarked by Sept. 20, 2010. We encourage you to nominate all of the outstanding hard of hearing people you know. Please visit www.oticonusa.com, under the Professional or Consumer section to fill out our Focus on People online form.

Student Category:

Young people with hearing loss, ages 6 - 21 who are full-time students. The first place winner receives a $1,000 prize, $1,000 gift to winner’s school and a set of Oticon advanced technology hearing instruments.

Adult and Advocacy Category:

Adult:
People with hearing loss, ages 21 and above.

Advocacy:
Adults with hearing loss who are actively involved in programs to benefit the hard-of-hearing and deaf community.

Top winners in each category receive a $1,000 prize, a $1,000 gift to charity of choice and a set of Oticon advanced technology hearing instruments.

Hearing Care Practitioner Category:

Hearing care professionals in general practice and Pediatric practitioners in school or clinical settings. The first place winner receives a $1,000 prize and a $1,000 gift to charity of choice.

*nominees in this category are not required to have a hearing loss to qualify.

In all categories, second place winners receive $500 and third place winners receive $250. All nominees receive Certificates of Recognition from Oticon. Winners are selected by an independent judging panel made up of leading hearing care professionals. The winners will be announced at the Fall Human Link in October.

Deadline for entries: September 20

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Fellow Research Program

A total of $30,000 to $40,000 will be awarded to 1 to 3 Fellows.

Since 2005, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have sponsored the annual Medical Fellow Research Program which funds research in the area of commercial motor vehicle carrier health and safety.

The Medical Fellow Research Program is open to physicians enrolled in approved U.S. medical school occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) residency programs and who have a full-time medical school faculty member for project oversight. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted or permanent U.S. residents. Applicants may not be federal employees or officers.

The Medical Fellow(s) selected receive funding to conduct a 9-11 month research initiative beginning in October and completed no later than the following September. Research focuses on one of the medical standards or relevant issues for commercial motor vehicle driver health and safety. Projects should be designed to enhance worker health and/or safety within the commercial driver sector.

Applications for the research year 2010-2011, are due September 1, 2010. For more information, e-mail ACOEM at info@acoem.org.

The research can be a review and analysis of existing data collected through FMCSA or original research. Projects should be designed to enhance worker health and/or safety within the commercial driver sector. Results should be generalizable to the U.S. motor carrier workforce with an emphasis on any of the following topics:

-- Use of drug/alcohol by truck and bus drivers;
-- Medications and driving;
-- Driving with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, renal disease, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, or other acute medical conditions;
-- Hearing impairment;
-- Musculoskeletal disease and injury among truck and bus drivers;
-- Injury and return-to-work issues among truck and bus drivers;
-- Psychiatric illness and driving; or
-- Vision impairments.

During the 9-11 month timeframe, the Medical Fellow will visit FMCSA headquarters three (3) times for advice and input related to the project. Funding is intended solely for the research project approved by ACOEM and FMCSA to cover research costs, materials, and the travel expenses to FMCSA during the course of the project.

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
25 Northwest Point Blvd., Suite 700
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007-1030

Telephone: 847/818-1800, Fax: 847/818-9266

American Academy of Audiology Grant Programs

The American Academy of Audiology is pleased to support research by new and future scientists through the Research Grants in Hearing and Balance Program. This program is generously supported by the American Academy of Audiology Foundation.

The deadline for receipt of all applications and related materials for funding in 2011 is October 4, 2010. Applications for both clinical/applied and basic research will be considered. The grants will be made based on the merit of the research and the application.

Four categories of research grants are available:

New Investigator Research Grant
Grants of up to $10,000 will be given to investigators who have recently completed a doctoral degree in audiology or hearing sciences and do not have significant sources of research funding.

Student Investigator Research Grant
Grants of up to $5,000 will be given to doctoral students working toward a degree in audiology or hearing science who wish to complete a research project as a part of their course of study.

Student Summer Research Fellowship
A stipend of $2,500 will be granted for undergraduate students or doctoral students currently enrolled in a program in audiology or hearing science who wish to gain a limited, but significant, exposure to a research environment.

Vestibular Research Grant for Student Investigator or Summer Fellowship
A grant of up to $5,000 will be given for graduate student investigator research or a stipend of up to $2,500 for a graduate student summer research fellowship focused on vestibular topics. This grant is funded in partnership with the American Institute of Balance Education Foundation.

The development of this research grants program underscores the commitment of the Academy and the American Academy of Audiology Foundation to the promotion of research among audiologists. This program provides a means for encouraging research as part of a student's training program and for the development of new scientists within our profession.

Contact the Academy for further information.

Contact Us
Main Office
11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 800-AAA-2336
Fax: 703-790-8631

Academy of Doctors of Audiology Student Convention Scholarship

Selected students will have all convention registration, lodging (based upon occupancy of 4 students per room), and
travel expenses reimbursed by ADA.

Application Requirements
• Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the US and its territories or Canada
• Applicant must be enrolled in the Fall of 2010‐2011 as a 3rd or 4th year student in a 4 year Au.D. program
• Applicant must be a student member of ADA (you may send that application along with your scholarship
application)
• All materials must be received by ADA by August 31, 2010

Academy of Doctors of Audiology
1020 Monarch Street, Suite 300
Lexington, Kentucky 40513

Telephone: 866-493-5544
Fax:: 859-977-7441
http://www.audiologist.org

American Hearing Research Foundation Research Grant Program

The American Hearing Research Foundation funds 5 to 10 $20,000 research grants each year. There are several special grants the AHRF gives, including the Derlacki Grant, the Harrison Grant and the Birtman Grant. They are not necessarily awarded each year. Applications are reviewed by a Research Committee and awards begin in January.

Research Grants should relate to the hearing or balance functions of the ear. Both basic and clinical studies may be proposed. Priority is given to providing startup funds for new projects.

To apply for a Research Grant, please adhere to the following guidelines. Feel free to contact us with any questions. In 2010, for the 2011 funding cycle, applications are due no later than noon on Monday, August 2, 2010.

Please submit an electronic copy (PDF or Word is fine) to Executive Director Sharon Parmet at sparmet@american-hearing.org.

Format
The Grant Applications should contain the following parts:

Part Description
Closure As of 2010 we are no longer accepting paper copies. Please e-mail a Word or PDF of your proposal to sparmet@american-hearing.org.
Title Page Include title of project, principal investigator(s) , mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address of the individual or institution that is applying for the funding. Be sure this information is on the FIRST page of your proposal.Please state which grant you are applying for: AHRF Grant, Derlacki Grant, Harrison/CORE Grant, or Birtman Grant. Make sure the award you are applying for is being given that year.

Please indicate whether you are a Ph.d or M.D.

Be sure to include the name and ALL contact information (including address, phone and e-mail) of the financial officer to whom we should send a check should your proposal recieve a grant.

Description Include a brief description of the project. Also include performance site and key personnel.
Table of Contents Include all first-level headings with page numbers.
Detailed Budget Provide a one-year budget (or two-year budget if you are applying for a special grant that spans two years) that includes salary for support
staff (students, post-doctorate fellows, etc.), equipment, and supplies.
Do not include salaries for principal investigator(s) or overhead; the AHRF does not fund these costs. Your budget should include the total amount asked for (the total) somewhere on the budget page.
Biographical Sketch (One For Each Principal Investigator) Please include your contact information (at least phone and e-mail) on the biographical sketch page.List all publications (maximum, two pages), List current funding, pending funding, and requested funding. Please indicate what you will do if you receive overlapping funding. Also include letters of support from collaborators, if appropriate.
Main Body Include specific aims of the project; background and significance; methods; and what type of subjects (human or animal), if applicable. The body should be no longer than 10 pages (12-point type, standard margins).
Progress Report (For Renewal Projects) Include preliminary data and any relevant progress.

American Hearing Research Foundation
8 South Michigan Avenue
Suite #1205
Chicago, IL 60603-4539

Phone: 312.726.9670
Fax: 312.726.9695

Sharon Parmet
Executive Director