Clinical Research - Mentored Research Studies

The Clinical Research Grants program by the ASHFoundation is designed to support three types of research studies: Mentored Research Studies, Independent Research Studies, and Collaborative Research Studies. It specifically targets investigations that could markedly improve the daily lives of individuals with or at risk for communication and related impairments. Priority is given to proposals that offer innovative, visionary approaches likely to lead to significant future studies and attract external funding. The program aims to fill gaps in current knowledge and practice, rather than extend existing externally funded research unless it presents a new and promising direction spearheaded by a new investigator joining an established team. For mentored research studies, it mirrors the NIH F32 award framework, expecting proposals to define a feasible two-year research plan with a detailed mentoring strategy. These grants, especially suitable for post-docs and new investigators, emphasize the importance of mentor involvement and the leveraging of ASHFoundation funds alongside other financial support. Proposals that show potential for continued funding and demonstrate a plan to synergize with broader research efforts in treatment efficacy, implementation, or service-delivery in communication disorders fields are preferred.