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New Century Scholars Research Grant

American Speech-LanguageHearing Foundation

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites investigators to submit proposals in competition for up to four research grants of $25,000 each. The New Century Scholars Research Grant is designed to advance knowledge, tools, and techniques in communication sciences and disorders.

While proposal type and content area are not restricted, this grant supports studies that are innovative, have a promise of major impact, or can meet research needs not yet addressed. The funding can be applied to a one- or two-year study.

Note for 2026: In preparation for the grant submission and review processes, the ASHFoundation requests that potential investigators complete an Intent to Submit Form by March 4. This step must be completed before proceeding to the proposal submission process.

Who Should Apply

Individuals who are committed to teacher-investigator careers in the university/college academic environment or in external research institutes or laboratories.
Investigators who want to research ideas and directions new to them (and who are not currently funded in the proposed area of study). By contrast, the research grants are not intended to provide additional or extended support for an established and funded research effort.
Both experienced and new investigators. Experienced investigators are welcome to submit proposals for pilot studies or similar studies in a demonstrably new area. New investigators submitting a proposal should have received some prior external funding post PhD, as a co-investigator or a principal investigator, but proposals must also meet the intent of new research ideas.

New Funding Opportunity for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Studies

In recognition of Dr. Joan Bruno’s accomplished career as a speech-language pathologist and visionary leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), one additional New Century Scholars Research Grant will be awarded through the newly endowed Dr. Joan Bruno Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research Fund. Proposals must first meet the competition funding criteria, and among those that qualify, one proposal focused on AAC research will be supported by this fund.

Funding Opportunity for Dysphagia Studies

Of the proposals that meet funding criteria and will be funded in this competition, an endowed Swallowing Research Fund is available to support proposals for research topics in swallowing and swallowing disorders. The Swallowing Research Fund was established in 2009 by ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (then Division 13).

AI Based Application Success Predictor

✔ 1. Clinical and Translational Relevance

Projects must address real clinical problems in speech, language, or hearing

Purely theoretical or technical work (e.g., AI without clinical impact) is not eligible

👉 Strong predictor: Clear pathway to improving patient care or outcomes

✔ 2. Scientific Merit & Innovation

Novel research questions or approaches

Especially valued:

emerging technologies (AI, digital health)

under-studied populations

👉 Innovation + feasibility is critical

✔ 3. Interdisciplinary Strength

Many grants require multi-disciplinary teams
(e.g., clinician + AI expert + researcher)

👉 Strong predictor: Collaborative, cross-field proposals

✔ 4. Investigator Stage & Potential

Many programs target:

early-career researchers

new investigators

👉 Success depends on:

career trajectory

mentorship

research independence potential

✔ 5. Feasibility and Scope

Projects must be:

achievable within 1–2 years

realistic given funding level (~$10K–$75K typical range)

✔ 6. Alignment with Priority Areas

Higher success when proposals align with:

communication disorders impact

health equity

pediatric or neurodevelopmental conditions

technology-enabled care

✔ 7. Track Record & Output Potential

Although early-career focus exists, reviewers still consider:

publications

institutional support

likelihood of dissemination

👉 Strong proposals include:

publication plan

conference dissemination

✔ 8. “Future Funding Potential” (Key Hidden Predictor)

Because:

>90 % of awardees later secure external funding

👉 Reviewers implicitly prioritize:

projects likely to scale into NIH/major grants

📌 What Is NOT Publicly Available

❌ No published:

numerical scoring rubric

probability thresholds

“success predictor model”

📌 Bottom Line

The ASHFoundation uses peer review without a formal predictive model, but success strongly depends on:

🔑 Real Predictors of Funding Success

Clinical relevance to communication disorders

Innovation + translational impact

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Early-career potential (for many awards)

Feasible design and clear outcomes

Alignment with priority areas

Potential for future large-scale funding

🧾 Simple Takeaway

👉 Think of ASHFoundation funding as:

“Early-stage, high-impact seed funding for clinically meaningful ideas with strong future potential.”

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Eligibility Requirements

Investigators must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the New Century Scholars Research Grant.

The investigator must have received a PhD or equivalent research doctorate within the discipline of communication sciences and disorders.

Note: Due to availability of student research grant and scholarship funds through the ASHFoundation, students currently enrolled in a degree program or working on dissertation research are not eligible.
The investigator must demonstrate the potential for and commitment to conducting independent research.
The research must have significance and direct application to communication sciences and disorders.
The research setting must be an environment conducive to completing the investigation.
Experienced investigators must provide an explanation of why the proposed work represents a new effort that is not fundable from existing research support or is not an extension of funding that is currently supporting the work. Further, a clear description of the potential impact of the research must be included. (Regarding funding, experienced investigators are those whose current or recent professional funding history indicates "principal investigator" or "co-investigator" status on research funding costs exceeding $50,000 from agencies other than the investigator's host institution.)
Preference for funding consideration will be given to ASHA members.
The proposal submitted to the 2026 New Century Scholars Research Grant competition cannot be submitted to other 2026 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.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Speech-LanguageHearing Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 2200 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850-3289

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