Distinguished Scholar
How to apply
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia, 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.
Either will need to provide:
- A brief resume*. The resume should be written to address the following sections as they apply to current experiences:
- contact information (phone, email address, etc.);
- relevant educational history;
- relevant service to the aphasia community;
- relevant presentations, publications and/or grants;
- relevant teaching and/or clinical experiences.
* The resume should not exceed 4 pages.
- A brief essay (of no more than 500 words) describing accomplishments in relevant areas below:
- Research and publications dedicated to improving life with aphasia;
- Working to improve external grant funding that addresses the needs of people living with aphasia;
- Mentoring of research students to conduct research associated with quality of life, life participation, conversation or similar topics related to life with aphasia.
- Training of future clinicians to address quality of life with aphasia.
- Letters of recommendation
If you are nominating someone:
- Please state your relationship to the person being nominated.
- Please include 1 additional letter of recommendation:
- This letter should explain why the person being nominated is a good candidate for The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar Award.
If you are applying for yourself:
- Please provide 2 separate letters of recommendation.
- This letter should explain why the person being nominated is a good candidate for The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar Award.
To apply, click here
Process
All applications will go to The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia and be reviewed by a dedicated committee: Professor Nina Simmons-Mackie, Dr. Aura Kagan, Professor Gloria Olness and Dr. Jamie Azios.
A short list will be forwarded to the Trustees of The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia who will make the final decision as to who will receive the Awards each year.
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