The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar Awards were conceived to address research capacity related to quality of life issues in aphasia. The award is given in recognition of scholarly excellence in all, or some, of the following areas:
Who is eligible:
Early career aphasia researchers in the USA and Canada are eligible. Early career is defined as approximately 8-10 years post Ph.D. (excluding any period of career break such as family care or health leave).
The aim of these awards is to foster and encourage pioneering research that aims to make a difference in the everyday lives of people living with aphasia, their families and caregivers.
Aphasia Access will collaborate with the TTA by facilitating the process by which recipients are selected. Aphasia Access is a not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to the belief that people with aphasia should have access to services that not only improve language, but also help them participate in conversations, life’s interactions and activities, and foster communicatively accessible environments.
The Trustees of the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia would like to thank the board of Aphasia Access for collaborating with the Trust by facilitating this project.
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar award will include a (one-time) US $1,000 monetary prize, a certificate and a Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar badge. and the title of Distinguished Scholar.
Important Dates:
Applications for 2024 o be submitted by 16th February 2024.
The announcement of the 2024 Awards – date to be confirmed.
How To Apply
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia, in collaboration with Aphasia Access, will accept both nominations from a third party, or applications from individuals who wish to be considered for a Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Aphasia Scholar award. To apply please go to:
www.AphasiaAccess.org/Tavistock
Either will need to provide:
* The resume should not exceed 4 pages.
If you are nominating someone:
If you are applying for yourself:
Process
All applications will be reviewed by a dedicated committee: Professor Nina Simmons-Mackie, Dr. Aura Kagan and Professor Gloria Olness.
A short list will be forward to the Trustees of The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia who will make the final decision as to who will receive the awards each year.