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Travel Awards
The American Auditory Society is committed to inclusiveness and increasing representation of under-represented minorities. Individuals with a disability (e.g. loss of hearing, vision, or mobility, as well as individuals with a psychiatric or learning disability) and individuals from groups historically under-represented in the biomedical sciences (e.g. African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Latin American) are highly encouraged to apply for travel awards.
Mentored Research and T35 Travel Awards
There are two categories of student travel awards that are made available to the American Auditory Society through funding from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). The Mentored Research Poster Presentation Awards ($1000) recognize and promote doctoral (AuD or PhD students in Audiology, Hearing Science, Biomedical Engineering or related fields, or medical students) and post-doctoral (AuD, PhD, or MDs, including residents) mentored research programs by providing an opportunity to present work in a poster format. Applicants will be required to upload a letter of recommendation from their mentor with abstract submission. T35 Student Awards ($800) are available to AuD students who have participated in research funded by a training grant (T-35) to the participating institution, also funded by the NIDCD. Students wishing to apply for these awards must complete an abstract submission, checking the appropriate submission category of award sought (Mentored Research Poster Presentation or T35 Poster Presentation) before the abstract submission deadline on November 1.
New Investigator Travel Awards
The New Investigator Travel Award, funded by the American Auditory Society, is intended to provide travel support to new investigators who have completed a doctoral degree (or post-doc training or residency) within the past five years. Applicants with appointments in academic programs should be at junior faculty levels (e.g., instructor, assistant professor). All applicants must have completed a degree in an area of research falling within the mission of the American Auditory Society. Recipients of this award are required to submit an abstract and related materials for review and, if selected for an award, must present a paper (poster or podium format) at the meeting. Applications will be reviewed competitively and selections made by the Program Abstract Review Committee for the upcoming AAS Conference. New Investigators wishing to apply for this award must complete an abstract submission, checking the appropriate submission category of award sought (New Investigator Poster Presentation or New Investigator Podium Presentation) before the abstract submission deadline on November 1. A Curriculum Vitae / resume, including current sources of funding as well as dates receiving doctoral degree, completion of post-doc, completion of residency, as appropriate, will be required with abstract submission.
AI Based Application Success Predictor
| Predictor | Why It Matters | Supporting Evidence / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Strong relevance to auditory or vestibular science | Projects must directly address hearing, balance, or auditory neuroscience — not general neuroscience or cognition. | AAS mission statement and 2023–2024 funded projects. |
| Clinical and translational potential | AAS favors work with implications for hearing health, diagnostics, or assistive technology. | AAS Research Committee priorities. |
| Feasible scope within a small grant | Funding is limited; successful projects propose pilot data collection, proof-of-concept, or preliminary experiments — not large-scale trials. | Historical project budgets and timelines. |
| Early-career investigator or trainee focus | Reviewers prioritize students, postdocs, or new faculty who can leverage results toward NIDCD or industry grants. | AAS eligibility and mentorship criteria. |
| Strong mentorship and institutional support | Letters confirming access to lab resources or clinical data increase success odds. | Application requirements. |
| Sound study design and analysis plan | Reviewers value clear hypotheses, measurable endpoints, and reproducible methods. | Review rubric (Scientific Merit, Relevance, Feasibility). |
| Innovation in auditory measurement or technology | Novel tools (AI-based diagnostics, cochlear implant mapping, otoacoustic testing, virtual acoustics) are highly rated. | Trends in 2019–2024 funded projects. |
| Potential to publish or lead to external funding | AAS explicitly supports studies likely to generate data for larger NIH or foundation proposals. | AAS strategic objectives. |
| Integration of behavioral, physiological, and computational methods | Multimodal approaches show depth and attract higher scores. | Funded project topics and abstracts. |
| Clear, concise proposal within space limits | Typical application = 2–3 pages; strong organization and focus correlate with higher reviewer ratings. | Reviewer feedback and workshop reports. |
⚠️ Common Weaknesses in Unsuccessful Applications
Weak or indirect link to auditory/vestibular function (e.g., pure neuropsychology).
Overly ambitious scope for limited funding.
Lack of pilot data or feasibility evidence.
No mentorship or institutional support letter.
Poorly defined outcomes or statistical plan.
Unclear relevance to human hearing or real-world hearing disorders.
📊 Patterns from Funded Projects (2014–2024)
| Theme / Focus Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Cochlear implant signal processing | Optimization of speech recognition and spatial hearing. |
| Age-related hearing loss | Central auditory processing, neural coding in presbycusis. |
| Noise exposure and protection | Hearing conservation in musicians, military, and youth. |
| Vestibular assessment | New vestibular evoked potential and balance measurement tools. |
| Neuroimaging & electrophysiology | Auditory cortical plasticity using fMRI/EEG. |
| Hearing aid and assistive tech innovation | Machine-learning fitting algorithms, smartphone diagnostics. |
| Pediatric hearing research | Language acquisition, early screening, otitis media outcomes. |
| Tinnitus and hyperacusis | Neural correlates, therapeutic interventions. |
💡 Top Predictors Summarized
Direct and measurable connection to auditory or vestibular science
Feasible project within limited budget and 1-year scope
Innovation — new method, device, or translational potential
Early-career or mentored applicant
Strong experimental design and clear hypothesis
Potential for publication or follow-up NIH application
Evidence of institutional support and mentorship
Concise, organized, and polished proposal
📈 Typical Profile of a Successful Applicant
Graduate student, postdoc, or assistant professor in audiology, otology, or auditory neuroscience.
1–3 peer-reviewed publications in hearing or sensory journals.
Well-developed pilot data or preliminary results.
Clear plan to publish results and pursue further NIDCD or AAS-linked funding.
🧩 Example Recent Award Topics
“Neural correlates of binaural processing in older adults.”
“Evaluating auditory motion perception with virtual reality.”
“Development of mobile audiometric calibration tools.”
“Exploring cortical oscillations in tinnitus patients.”
Specialties
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants with appointments in academic programs should be at junior faculty levels (e.g., instructor, assistant professor). All applicants must have completed a degree in an area of research falling within the mission of the American Auditory Society.
Eligible Countries:
Sponsor Details
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Auditory Society
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: PO Box 779, Pennsville, New Jersey, United States
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Grant, Award
Letter Of Intent Deadline:
Nov 01, 2025
Final Deadline:
Nov 01, 2025
Funding Amount:
$1,000
Host Details
Affiliation: American Auditory Society
Address: PO Box 779, Pennsville, New Jersey, United States
Website URL: https://www.amauditorysoc.org/travel-award-opportunities
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