Guidelines & Submission Instructions
 

The NSA is committed to advancing research that enhances our understanding of stuttering in the areas of Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education (CASE). We invite qualified researchers to apply for the $15,000 NSA CASE Research Grant by following the guidelines outlined below.

Submission Instruction

All applications must be submitted as ONE single-spaced PDF document containing the required sections in the order listed below. No additional attachments will be accepted. Applications that do not meet formatting guidelines, including page limits, font size, or section structure, will not be reviewed.

• Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025, by 5:00 PM ET

• Format Requirements:

  • Font: 12-point, non-condensed

  • Margins: At least 1 inch on all sides

• How to Apply:

  • Submit the PDF application and contact information directly to Dr. Angela Medina at Angela@westutter.org

  • Optional: Upload a cover letter (separate from the application PDF) if requesting specific reviewers

 

Application Components & Page Limits

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1. Title Page
This page should include the title of the proposed study as well as of the name(s) of the investigator(s), their role in study, and information about their institution (i.e., university, department, city, state).

 

2. Abstract (Limit: 1 Page)

Provide a concise summary of the study, including:

• Study focus and objectives

• Research methodology

• Long-term impact

• Relevance to the NSA’s mission in Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education (CASE)

 

3. Research Plan (Limit: 8 Pages)

• Specific Aims & Significance

  • Overview of existing literature and current gaps

  • Study objectives and expected contributions to stuttering research

  • Impact on Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education

• Design & Methodology

  • Study design and justification

  • Participant recruitment, data collection, analysis methods, and reliability measures

  • Pilot data (if applicable)

• Facilities & Resources

  • Description of institutional resources, research facilities, and collaborations

 

4. References & Appendix (Limit: 6 Pages)

• References section

• Appendix (Permitted Content Only):

  • Blank data collection tools (e.g., interview guides, surveys, scoring sheets)

  • No additional research content beyond blank forms

 

5. Management Plan (Limit: 2 Pages)

• Study timeline and major milestones

• Research dissemination and reporting plans

• Project start date: November 2025

 

6. Itemized Budget (Limit: 2 Pages)

• Detailed budget justification for all requested funding

• Institutional overhead and indirect costs are not permitted

 

7. Investigator Biographical Sketch (Limit: 5 Pages)

• NIH-style biographical sketch (template available on the NIH website)

 

8. Human Subjects (If IRB Approval is Pending) (Limit: 3 Pages)

For studies awaiting IRB approval, include:

• Participant population details (age, gender, ethnic background, etc.)

• Data sources (specimens, records, etc.)

• Recruitment plans and consent procedures

• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Justification of participant risks vs. anticipated benefits

 

If IRB approval has already been obtained, include:

• IRB approval letter

• Study consent forms

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Additional Documents (Optional)

• Cover Letter: Applicants may request specific reviewers be included or excluded. Justification must be provided, but requests are not guaranteed.