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.