CASANA Apraxia Clinical  Research Grants - Request for Applications Expanded

In 2008, CASANA initiated the Apraxia Treatment Research Fund in order to fund pilot research projects aimed at better understanding effective treatment options for children with apraxia of speech. An extreme lack of research on treatment had been notably reported in the draft ASHA Technical Paper on Childhood Apraxia of Speech and the CASANA Board of Director's decided to try and do something about this situation. Generous contributions from parents, professionals and the Walk for Apraxia funds have allowed CASANA to continue funding each year since. 

This year, we have decided to expand the potential projects to include those that address clinical questions in either diagnostic criteria or treatment. We are pleased to announce that because of generous contributions through the Walk for Children with Apraxia, we are issuing a Request for Applications for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Clinical Research proposals.  Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of external experts in the area of childhood speech disorders and a parent advocate. Applicants may request funds of up to $25,000 for a one year period.  Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2012.

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. or Canadian-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.
• Previous successful applicants must wait 2 years to reapply.

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