Research Career Development Sessions at the ASHA Convention

Are you thinking about pursuing a PhD or looking for guidance on how to succeed in a research career? There are typically several research career development sessions at ASHA Convention, such as the following 2024 ASHA Convention offerings:

Thinking About a PhD? Information for Prospective Doctoral Students
Session # 1183
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 5

Successful researchers from a range of backgrounds discuss the purpose of a PhD; provide guidance on selecting a PhD program and mentor appropriate to the individual’s interests and career goals, and offer advice on how to be successful in a PhD program and beyond.

Successful Research Grant Writing in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Advice from the Experts
Session #1331
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Friday, December 6

Procuring external funding to support a research program is important to the field of communication sciences and disorders and often an important component of success. Writing successful grant proposals is complicated, requiring practice and a detailed understanding of the grant preparation and review processes. In this session, a panel of experts who have experience as both funded researchers and grant reviewers will demystify the grant writing process and offer suggestions for writing competitive grants funded through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The focus will be on earlier career stages and institutions that are not heavily focused in research (e.g. R1). The focus of the session is on NIH grants. However, the information presented will apply to other funding sources.

How to Launch and Build a Successful Research Career
Session #1383
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 6

In this moderated panel discussion, panel members with diverse backgrounds and research foci will discuss factors that contribute to launching and establishing a successful research career. Topics to be discussed include various work environments conducive to successful research careers; benefits of selecting a postdoctoral research experience; competing for and selecting academic, medical center, and industry research positions; developing an independent research program; funding your research program; sustaining a research program; and research success throughout an entire career.

Elevate to Evidence-Based Assessment
Session #1432
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Friday, December 6

Ready to refresh your approach to assessment? Evidence-based practice applies to assessment and treatment, but many practitioners only think to apply it to treatment. This presentation will introduce practitioners to using a purpose-driven approach and implementing decision-making processes to elevate their evidence-based assessment that can be applied across client ages and populations in speech-language pathology and audiology. Using didactic instruction and case examples, you will be introduced to a framework to improve your decision-making for an appropriate and least-biased assessment for your clients.