CASANA Treatment Efficacy Research Grants

 In 2006, CASANA initiated the Apraxia Treatment Research Fund. Generous contributions from parents and professionals have grown the fund during the last 2 years. 

We are pleased to announce during Better Hearing and Speech Month that two grants of $12,000 each will be awarded to researchers who submit proposals for pilot studies that advance our understanding of effective treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). While not limited to any one treatment approach, proposals should focus on treatment efficacy and outcomes. Proposals will be reviewed by a panel that includes experts in the area of childhood speech disorders and a parent advocate. Grants will be announced at the time of the ASHA Convention in November, 2008.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to receive one of the CASANA Research Grants, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be associated with a U.S.-based corporate entity.
• Applicants must demonstrate research competence based on publication of at least one study in a peer-reviewed journal or provide evidence of a relationship with an established researcher who has agreed to mentor the project
• The applicant and/or mentor must demonstrate specific knowledge in the area of CAS through publications and/or scholarly presentations.
• Collaborations between clinical and academic submissions are encouraged.

Instructions

Individuals who meet the above eligibility criteria may prepare a research proposal following the guidelines in the Request for Applications.  Click here to download the application (PDF file) -->  Request for Applications