PreambleThe Bell Prize is named for Alexander Graham Bell, the extraordinary Scottish-Canadian inventor who is so well known for his invention of the telephone and for the resulting telecommunication companies that continue to bear his name. The prize recognizes Bell's lifelong interest in hearing and hearing loss and his strong ties to Canada, both in Ontario during his early career, and in Nova Scotia, later in life. AwardThe award consists of a cash prize of $800 awarded every year. EligibilityThe candidate must be: (1) a CAA member; and (2) a graduate student enrolled at a Canadian academic institution conducting research in the field of speech communication and hearing. Note: A candidate may receive this award only once. ApplicationApplications must be received by the Prize Coordinator by April 30. Along with the application form, submit a written proposal (up to 750 words) summarizing the research work to be carried out.
CAA Prize Application Form: Word file, PDF file. Selection ProcessApplications are reviewed by a Subcommittee set up by the
Prize Coordinator. Applications are evaluated based on the quality and
originality of the research proposal, and the potential contribution to the
field of acoustics. Decisions made by the Prize Subcommittee are transmitted to
the Awards Coordinator and Board of Directors of the CAA. The successful
candidate will be notified by June 15. Decisions are final and may not be appealed. The CAA reserves the right not to make an award in any given year. CoordinatorDr. Megan Hodge, University of Alberta, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Edmonton, Alberta, tel (780) 492-5898. Prize Winners (last 5 years)2007Gurjit Singh, University of Toronto (Mississauga) Cognitive and Auditory Factors Underlying Auditory Spatial Attention 2006
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