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Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

The purpose of the TSH Foundation (TSHF) Research Program, taken from the TSHF overall mission, is to improve the lives of people with communication disorders by supporting research. Through the generosity of our donors, several small research endowments have been established and are awarded each year through a competitive application process. Doctoral students in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) or working with a CSD faculty, faculty in CSD, and clinical professionals are eligible to apply. Though not required, clinical professionals are strongly encouraged to establish a partnership with a research faculty for their project, particularly in cases where research is a new endeavor, to ensure their application has the methodological rigor to be competitive. There is a specific research grant application for each of these categories of applicants (i.e. PhD student, faculty, practicing clinician). Applicants should complete the one application form that best matches their qualifications.

A list and description of the endowed research awards are provided below. While there is considerable overlap among the awards with respect to their purpose or target population, there are some subtle differences in emphasis. Applicants do not need to specify a particular award unless they want to highlight how their project meets a specific area of emphasis. Otherwise, the research committee will match the applications to the most appropriate award funds. Applicants may only apply for one award per year.

The amount of the award is limited by the available funds earned in each endowment. Each research award typically ranges from $1000 to $1500. It is understood that the amount of the award will not likely cover all of the applicant’s costs. Applicants should specify how the funds will be used, and include a description of any additional funding they have for their projects so that the feasibility of the proposed project being completed can be evaluated. Due to the limited resources available, TSHF awards cover only direct costs; there are no indirect costs associated with any of the TSHF endowments. After being notified that they will receive an award, the recipient must send in writing to whom the award should be addressed. If it is managed by their institution’s Office of Research the applicant must provide the name and address of the contact person and to whom the funds should be addressed.

Travel awards are to support international travel for presentation at a professional conference in the area of language science or language disorders. These awards may be a bit higher, up to $2500 or more depending on the applicant’s actual costs. There is a specific application for travel awards.

Recipients of all Research Grants are selected by the Research Committee of the Foundation. Members of the research committee are selected based on the topic areas of the applications. Each application will be rated by at least two reviewers. The criteria used for each type of application are presented in the Guidelines for Grant submission.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Direct Relevance to Communication Disorders (Speech, Language, Hearing, Swallowing, Cognition)

The proposed research or project must clearly target speech, language, hearing, swallowing, cognition — or education/clinical-service issues within the field.

Proposals outside this scope are unlikely to be competitive (the foundation’s mission focuses on communication disorders and associated professions).

2. Realistic, Well-Defined, Feasible Project Scope (Given Small Grant Sizes)

Most research grants from TSHF are modest (typical award: US $1,000–1,500).

Successful proposals usually have focused aims, short timelines, manageable budgets, and clear deliverables — often pilot studies, feasibility studies, observational or small-scale clinical/educational research.

Over-ambitious, large-scale studies are unlikely to succeed under TSHF grants.

3. Clear Proposal Structure – Purpose, Background, Methods, Impact, Budget

TSHF’s application guidelines demand a concise 4-page proposal (purpose, background, methods, expected implications/results, references) plus a budget.

Applications that stick to guidelines, present a clear hypothesis or research question, have methodologically sound design, and provide a realistic budget tend to be evaluated favorably.

4. Student / Early-Career Engagement (For Scholarships and Student-Level Grants)

For scholarships, being enrolled (or accepted) in a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology — at one of the supported Texas universities — is essential.

Student-level support (scholarships, travel awards) seems competitive if the applicant demonstrates commitment to the profession, academic records, and potential contribution.

5. Educational / Clinical Service / Translational Relevance (Not Purely Theoretical)

Given TSHF’s mission to benefit people with communication disorders via improved service, outcomes or education, proposals that promise practical benefit — e.g., improved diagnostics, therapy methods, better training/education, public-health or service delivery benefits — are often prioritized.

The foundation acknowledges that grants may not cover all expenses — so projects that combine foundation funding with other support sources or are pilot/feasibility in nature tend to do well.

6. Compliance With Application and Ethical Guidelines

For research involving human subjects or patients: ethical oversight (IRB or equivalent), consent procedures, conflict-of-interest disclosures. TSHF requires disclosure statements in applications.

Applications must list all authors/investigators, the corresponding author, and detailed budget.

Submissions must be complete: incomplete or non-compliant submissions often are rejected.

7. Clear Plan for Outcome / Reporting / Follow-Up

Recipients are required to submit a summary of research outcomes to the Foundation within two years of award receipt.

This requirement encourages proposals where the research design realistically leads to publishable or reportable results — increasing confidence in feasibility and impact.

⚠️ Common Pitfalls — What Weakens a TSHF Application

Proposals with over-ambitious scope relative to available funds (e.g., expecting to fund a large cohort or expensive equipment with a small grant).

Poorly structured applications that fail to follow the 4-page + budget + disclosure + authors list guidelines.

Lack of institutional support or resources (e.g., no plan for ethics approval, inadequate lab/clinical facilities or collaborator support).

Research not directly relevant to communication disorders or outside TSHF’s mission.

Missing follow-up plan or no clear deliverables within two years.

Incomplete submission or failure to meet deadlines or guidelines for submission.

🎯 Strategic Tips — If You Plan to Apply to TSHF

If you’re preparing a proposal for TSHF (research grant, scholarship or other award), consider this strategy:

Frame your idea as a pilot or feasibility study — modest aims, clear hypothesis, manageable scope, realistic timeline (≤ 1–2 years).

Focus on direct relevance to communication disorders (speech, language, hearing, swallowing, cognition) — ideally with translational or clinical / educational impact.

Ensure compliance — use TSHF’s required format: Purpose / Background / Methods / Implications / References + detailed budget + disclosure + list of investigators.

Show institutional support — confirm ethical approvals, resources, facilities, mentor or collaborator backing if needed.

Propose a realistic, justified budget — since funds are limited (usually US $1,000–1,500 for research) and only direct costs are covered.

Plan for outcome and reporting — commit to completing the project, submit results within two years, and ideally plan for publication or dissemination.

If you’re a student — ensure enrolment in an eligible degree programme, meet scholarship criteria, and clearly present how scholarship will support your studies/training.

For travel / conference / education awards — show clear benefit: presentation of research, professional development, networking, service improvement.

Balance ambition with realism — reviewers are more confident in modest, well-thought-out projects than big, risky plans with small funding.

Follow deadlines strictly — TSHF seems to have annual calls, often with a December 8 deadline for research grants.

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Eligibility Requirements

Doctoral students in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) or working with a CSD faculty, faculty in CSD, and clinical professionals are eligible to apply.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1369 Sayles Boulevard Abilene, TX 79605

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