Hochhausen Research Award
Awards & Scholarships
The E. (Ben) & Mary Hochhausen Access Technology Research Award
Overview:
The award was established by Ben and Mary Hochhausen to further their long-time volunteer and financial contribution to CNIB. This international award encourages research in the field of access technology for people living with vision loss.
Amount:
Grants up to $10,000 are made each year at the discretion of the E. (Ben) and Mary Hochhausen Fund trustees.
Eligibility:
Applications are accepted from any country in the world.
Trustees will consider:
Students enrolled in a recognized College, University or equivalent program
Researchers from industry, academia or applied science
Awards may be applied to:
- research projects
- study at centres of excellence in technology
- fellowships
- development of prototypes
- development costs for bringing important new products to market
NOTE: Candidates are invited to submit a 200 word abstract by the deadline, for an initial review by the Trustees, to be followed by a formal and more detailed submission, only if requested by the trustees. Please see Application Process below.
Deadline:
Initial application should be received by the E. (Ben) and Mary Hochhausen Fund trustees by September 30. The decision of the trustees as to those from whom a formal submission is requested and on the applicant to whom the award is made is final.
Application Process:
Applicants invited to submit a formal submission should provide no more than ten pages, which will include:
- contact information
- nature of research or course of study
- product development or related project
- relevance to people living with vision loss
- budget
- timelines
- curriculum vitae
- Two letters of support
Please mail or email completed applications to:
Trustees, The Hochhausen Fund
CNIB
1929 Bayview Avenue,
Toronto, ON M4G 3E8
Tel: 416-486-2500 x 7622
Fax: 416-480-7000
Email: shampa.bose@cnib.ca
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