Speech Science Research Grant

The Speech Science Research Grant, offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, supports new investigators conducting research in speech science. A $10,000 grant will be awarded to eligible researchers, who must have completed their PhD within the last five years. The funding can be utilized for various research-related expenses, fostering innovative studies and honoring the legacy of researcher Dennis Klatt. The next application cycle will be in 2026.

Supports studies by new investigators pursuing research in speech science.
Background
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites new investigators to submit proposals in competition for one $10,000 grant underwritten by an endowment fund in memory of the late Dennis Klatt, noted researcher and scientist in speech communication. Until his death in 1989, Dr. Klatt conducted research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on the acoustic properties of speech production and perception.
The Speech Science Research Grant is designed to further research activities of new investigators and to promote Dr. Klatt's work. It can be used to initiate new research or supplement an existing research study. Funds may be requested for a variety of purposes—for example, equipment, subjects, research assistants, or research-related travel.

Eligibility

Investigators must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Speech Science Research Grant.The investigator must have completed a PhD or equivalent research doctorate within the past five years (since 2019).
The proposal must be for research in speech science, although the investigator's field of degree is unrestricted. There are no restrictions on prior or simultaneous funding.
The proposal submitted to the current Speech Science Research Grant competition cannot be submitted to other current ASHFoundation grant competitions. However, the investigator remains eligible to submit to other ASHFoundation grant competitions in the same year, if proposing to investigate a different topic.Funding will be disbursed in U.S. currency to investigators in the United States or Canada.

Ineligibility

Institutional overhead and indirect costs are not covered due to the size of the grant. In addition, funding may not be directed to travel expenses for conventions or meetings.