Q: Do I need to be an ASHRM member to qualify for a grant through the ASHRM Foundation?
A. No. Anyone who meets the ASHRM Foundation’s criteria is eligible for a grant.
Q: Our organization is outside of Chicago. Will the ASHRM Foundation consider the proposal?
A: The ASHRM Foundation is national. We will accept proposals from all states.
Q: Do I need to have an IRB (Institutional Review Board) prior to submitting my research grant application?
A: An IRB is required of every research grant application submitted to the Foundation in order to be considered for funding. If the applicant does not have access to an IRB at his or her institution, the HRET IRB may be used in advance of the application for funds. A fee may be charged by the HRET IRB for review of the proposal.
Q: Can we submit grant proposals in more than one area?
A: No.
Q: How often can we apply?
A: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with designated cut-offs to allow for the awarding of the monies on a quarterly basis. The ASHRM Foundation will only consider one application per fiscal year from any one organization or individual. Our fiscal year is January through December.
Q: Can I e-mail or fax an application?
A: No, the original must be mailed to the ASHRM Foundation and received by the deadline in order to be considered.
Q: Who should write a letter of recommendation for me?
A: A letter of recommendation should reflect your academic and/or professional excellence and can be written by a professor or employer.
Q: How will I know if the proposal will be awarded?
A: A letter will be sent to the applicant informing them of the status of the grant process.
Q: If I have not been selected for an ASHRM Scholarship, can I reapply?
A: Yes, you are welcome to reapply but not until the next fiscal year. Please make sure you take a look at the Web site for updated application information each time you apply.
Q: I just applied for a scholarship. How will I know if I have been chosen?
A: The scholarship recipients, as well as those who have not been selected, will be notified by mail. The awards will be announced at ASHRM’s annual conference.
Q: What if the ASHRM Foundation receives a grant after the deadline?
A: All grants received after the deadline will be held to the next grant cycle.
Applications must have all required documentation in order to be considered. Please retain a copy of your submission for your records.
Contact the ASHRM Foundation with any questions at (312) 422-3980 or jciatto@aha.org.
