Clinical Research Grants

Launched in 2007, SAC’s Clinical Research Grants aim to build clinical research capacity in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology in Canada. The grants provide an opportunity for SAC clinicians with limited or no research experience to contribute to the clinical evidence base. Each year, SAC may award up to two grants of $5,000 each.

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Criteria

The principal applicant must: 

Evaluation

SAC’s Clinical Research Grants Committee will evaluate submissions based on the criteria found in the SAC Clinical Research Grant Submission – Evaluation Rubric.

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Applications are due by May 31, 2026.

CRG Mentorship Program

Previous SAC CRG recipients have volunteered to mentor applicants and provide guidance on submitting a strong proposal. If you are interested in applying to a CRG and are seeking guidance, please contact Bonnie Cooke, Director of Audiology, for a list of available mentors.

Resources

For Grant Recipients

To be completed by recipient one year into research.

To be completed by recipient once research is complete.

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