Speech Pathology Australia is committed to promoting and funding high quality research into all aspects of speech pathology practice.

In 2011 Speech Pathology Australia are offering research grants in the following categories:

Clinician Research Grants 
Clinician Research Grant of up to $2,000 is available for clinically based research. It is not available to those enrolled in postgraduate studies. The grant is provided to support the growth of clinically based research within the speech pathology profession.
 Clinician Research Grant Information and Application

Nadia Verrall Memorial Research Grant 
The Nadia Verrall Memorial Research Grant is coordinated by Speech Pathology Australia in the memory of Nadia Verrall who practised in paediatric speech pathology in WA and NSW. The outcomes of the research will enhance the clinical practice of speech pathologists working with children with communication disorders and their families. The annual research grant will be to a maximum of $5,000 each year.
 Nadia Verrall Memorial Research Grant Information and Application

Student Research Grants
Post Graduate Research Grant 
Post Graduate Student Research Grants of up to $2,000 are available for speech pathologists enrolled in post graduate studies. This research will add to the pool of evidence based data relevant to communication and swallowing disorders.
 Post Graduate Research Grant Information and Application

Undergraduate Research Grant 
Undergraduate Student Research Grants of up to $500 are available for entry level students enrolled in a research program. The grant is provided to support the growth of research within the speech pathology profession.
 Undergraduate Research Grant Information and Application


For more information on these research grants and the application process please click on the relevant link above.

Applications close 29 July 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.