Herbert J. Oyer  Award Sponsorship

The Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (ARA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Herbert J. Oyer Award Scholarship, recognizing outstanding student research in the field of aural rehabilitation (AR). This award supports students in academic programs (e.g., audiology, communication sciences and disorders, speech-language pathology) by providing an opportunity to showcase their research in AR and connect with ARA members at the Institute.

Award Benefits

The recipient of the Herbert J. Oyer Award Scholarship will: 

• A $300 award in recognition of their outstanding research 

• Present their AR-related research at the 2025 Institute 

• Receive complimentary membership in ARA for the 2026 calendar year, which includes free registration for the 2026 Institute

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have graduated within one year from an academic program related to AR. This includes Doctor of Audiology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Speech-language Pathology degree programs. 

• Research must be related to aural (re)habilitation

• The recipient must be able to attend and present their research at the 2025 Institute

Nomination and Application Process

To nominate a student or apply for the Herbert J. Oyer Award, please submit the following: 

1. A brief nomination or self-nomination statement 

2. A research abstract that summarizes the study, its significance to AR, and findings (500 words) 

3. A CV or resume.

Submission deadline: June 1, 2025