Research Grants in Hearing & Balance Program

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

The online grant submission system is now open for submission of applications and supporting materials. Applications are due January 4, 2019.

Several categories of research grants are available:

• New Investigator Research Grant
  A grant 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.
  
  Categories available:
  General Audiology/Hearing Science
  *Vestibular
  
• 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.
  
  Categories available:
  General Audiology/Hearing Science
  *Vestibular
  
  *Philanthropic support for this grant provided by American Institute of Balance Education Foundation.