The AASE Research Award

The AASE Research Award has been established to provide an opportunity for research which can support evidence-based practice in the education of students with special needs. It is funded from contributions by members – teachers, academics, therapists and others involved in the education of students with disability.

In 2021 up to $15,000 is available for research that meets the AASE Research Award criteria.

Objectives of the AASE Research Award

To support research to identify:

effective teaching strategies to advance the learning of students with special needs
optimum provision of and access to quality education services for students with special needs
quality teacher education and professional development leading to positive outcomes for students with special needs.

The AASE Research Award is funded from contributions by members – teachers, academics, therapists and others involved in the education of students with disability.

2021 AASE Research Award Details

The focus for research projects for 2021 will be consistent with the Strategic Aims of AASE Inc:

Preparation and support of educators to enable provision of quality education for students with special needs.
Evaluation and dissemination of evidence about the efficacy of the use of technology in learning for students with special education needs.
Contributing to the development and implementation of the Australian Curriculum.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit a description of their prospective research project including:

Applicant’s name/s, academic background, current positions, roles, organisation
Proposed aims/outcomes of project

Rationale/background for project including a brief literature review
Methodology for research
Significance and relevance to the objectives of the AASE National Research Award and AASE strategic objectives
Budget – costs/other funding sources
Timeline for project
Arrangements for obtaining ethics approval for the project
Details of a nominated University Research Office to manage funds
Applications must be limited to 5 pages.
Applications to be submitted to the AASE Executive Officer, Carmel Blake, at: ExecutiveOfficer@aase.edu.au