PAVA-Voice Foundation

Collaborative Vocology Outreach Award 

The Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA) and The Voice Foundation are proud to announce the Collaborative Vocology Outreach Award, a joint initiative designed to support collaborative outreach projects that promote vocal health and development in communities. This prestigious award encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among voice professionals, including choral directors, performers, scientists, healthcare practitioners, and teachers. 

Award Purpose 
Funding Description

The goal of this award is to encourage collaborative outreach projects in voice by voice professionals including choral directors, performers, scientists, healthcare practitioners, and teachers. Projects will involve outreach to individuals or communities through singing, theatre, public speaking, or other voice-related endeavors to foster both well-being and vocal development and health. The award is jointly supported by the Pan American Voice Association and the Voice Foundation. Proponents may include students. The role of each proponent should be defined clearly, and goals should be stated clearly in the proposal.

Award Information

Only one proposal will be awarded each year. The selected proposal will receive a maximum of $2,000. A well-structured budget with appropriate justification for expenses should be included in the proposal. The funds will not cover the salary of the proponents or purchase of computers. Hardware/software related to the project/analysis may be included. The project should be completed within one year. The award will be announced at both PAVA and Voice Foundation Symposia. The outcome/product will be submitted for presentation at the PAVA or Voice Foundation Symposium during the calendar year following the year in which the award is given, on a rotating basis (e.g., award announced at Voice Foundation Symposium in May/June and at PAVA Symposium the same year; the outcome/product will be presented/demonstrated the following year at the Voice Foundation Symposium in May/June, in even years, and at the PAVA Symposium in odd years). If the project is not complete, the status of the project should be presented during the relevant Symposium. Recipients may elect to present the work at both Symposia. Publications resulting from the project should be submitted for possible publication in Journal of Voice.

Eligibility Information

The personnel should include at least two disciplines related to PAVA/Voice Foundation goals and missions. At the time of application, at least 50 percent of the proponents should be members of either PAVA or the Voice Foundation. Two or more disciplines in voice must be represented. The scope of the proposal should be practical and suitable for completion within the maximum allowed duration and funds provided. The team should be willing to present the outcome/status of the project at the PAVA/Voice Foundation Symposium on a rotating basis as noted above, with the option to present at both Symposia. By the registration period for the Symposium, all individuals, including students, should be members of either PAVA or the Voice Foundation. Registration fee for the Symposium will be waived for presenters.

Award Details 

• One proposal will be awarded annually. 
• Maximum funding of $2,000. 
• A detailed budget with justification is required. 
• Funds may be used for project-related expenses, excluding proponent salaries and computer purchases. 
• Projects must be completed within one year. 
• Award recipients will present outcomes at PAVA or Voice Foundation Symposia on a rotating basis. 
• Presenters will receive waived registration fees for the symposium. 
• Publications resulting from the project should be submitted for consideration in the Journal of Voice. 

Eligibility 

• Proponents must represent at least two disciplines relevant to PAVA and The Voice Foundation. 
• At least 50% of the team must be members of either PAVA or The Voice Foundation at the time of application. 
• The project must be feasible within the timeframe and funding limits. 
• By symposium registration, all team members must be members of either PAVA or The Voice Foundation. 

Submission & Contact Information 

• The application deadline is March 1st. 
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. 
• No feedback or formal review of proposals will be provided.
• Please send your (no more than two page) application to: office@voicefoundation.org and include the following:
  • Statement of purpose.
  • Methods.
  • Anticipated outcomes (“deliverables”).
  • Collaborators (and qualifications).
  • Budget.
  • (An additional page or pages can be added with references if desired.)

For inquiries, please contact: 

• 2026 Award, Voice Foundation: office@voicefoundation.org 
• 2027 Award, PAVA: awards@pavavocology.org