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By The Canadian Academy of Audiology

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Call for Session Speakers, Contributed Podium Presentations, and Posters Now Open

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) invites clinicians, students, researchers, educators, and health professionals in hearing and balance to submit original research for presentation at the CAA Conference 2026.
We are building an exciting program highlighting research, innovation, and clinical practice. Submissions will be reviewed by the CAA Science and Education Committee (SaEC), and student posters may be eligible for Outstanding Student Research Awards.

New this year! We are welcoming submissions for 50-minute speaker sessions.

General Requirements

  • Abstract and presentation content must be original scientific research, evidence-based practice, or applications of theory to clinical practice.
  • Abstracts may be submitted in either English or in French, but the speaker sessions, podium presentations, and posters must be presented in English.
  • Applicants must submit an abstract and application online to the CAA by the applicable deadline dates.

Application Due Dates:

  • May 4th, 2026 – Speaker Sessions
  • July 13th, 2026 – Research Podiums, Posters

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Call for Clinical Research Grant Applications

The CAA Clinical Research Grant will provide support, both financial and practical, to individuals wanting to investigate a unique research question on hearing and/or balance. The successful applicant will receive the support of the CAA Science and Education Committee (SaEC) to help coordinate access to the proper resources (e.g., equipment, people, processes) to see the project to completion. Access to advanced testing facilities or established research personnel and mentors is not an application requirement.

Award

  • One award of up to $5,000 or two awards of up to $2,500. 
  • Free registration for one applicant per award at a future CAA conference of his/her choosing within five years of the award to present his/her findings during the CAA Poster and/or Podium Sessions

Application Deadline: August 5, 2026. 

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