Staefa, Switzerland, September 7, 2016 - The Hear the World Foundation calls for applications for the eight annual Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology. With the fellowship established in collaboration with the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, the foundation supports outstanding audiology students with an annual grant of 15,000 US dollars.
“Dr. Judith Gravel, who passed away in 2008, was internationally acclaimed for her knowledge and expertise in the field of pediatric audiology and for her numerous contributions to clinical research. She will be remembered as someone who always endeavored to improve training and educational opportunities for students and medical professionals,” says Professor Richard Seewald, a member of the Hear the World Foundation’s Advisory Board. “By awarding this fellowship, we continue to advance her mission and legacy.”
Promoting pediatric audiology students
The Judith Gravel Fellowship is awarded each year to a fourth-year Doctor of Audiology (AuD) student whose externship is completed at UNC Hospitals with a focus on audiological management of infants and young children with hearing loss. The $15,000 award covers the period beginning June through May of the following year in order to help support the student’s educational needs in pursuing a career in pediatric audiology. The 2016-2017 recipient is Sarah Webster. For further information about Sarah Webster as well as all previous fellowship recipients, please visit: www.hear-the-world.com/en/how-we-help/our-projects/projects-201617/judith-gravel-fellowship.html
How to apply for the next Judith Gravel Fellowship
For students interested in applying for the 2017-2018 fellowship, applications are being accepted now through October 15, 2016. Applications should be sent to: Judith_Gravel_Award@hear-the-world.com.
Application requirements include:
- Graduate transcript*
- GRE scores*
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal statement conveying interest in the Gravel Fellowship. Emphasis should be on the candidate’s interest in pursuing a career with specialization in the clinical practice of pediatric audiology.
- Resume
*Unofficial transcripts and GRE scores are acceptable. The recipient will be announced in December, 2016.
About the Hear the World Foundation
By supporting the charitable Hear the World Foundation, Sonova is campaigning for equal opportunities and a better quality of life for people with hearing loss. As a leading manufacturer of hearing care solutions, the company takes over social responsibility and contributes towards a world where everyone has the chance to enjoy good hearing. For instance, the Hear the World Foundation supports disadvantaged people with hearing loss around the world and gets involved in prevention. It focuses particularly on projects for children with hearing loss, to enable them to develop at the appropriate rate for their age. More than 90 famous ambassadors, including celebrities such as Plácido Domingo, Annie Lennox, Sting and Joss Stone, champion the Hear the World Foundation. www.hear-the-world.com/en
