NSA CASE Research Grant

Advancing Stuttering Research in Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education (CASE)

 

Despite advances in understanding stuttering, many critical questions remain. With more than 3 million people in the U.S. who stutter—and limited dedicated funding—groundbreaking research in this area is more essential than ever.

The NSA CASE Research Grant is a $15,000 funding opportunity created to support impactful studies that explore stuttering through the lens of Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education —the core values that guide the National Stuttering Association.

 

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements​

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Research Focus

• The proposed study must focus on stuttering-related research.

• Projects that are not eligible include program evaluations, professional development, curriculum design, scholarships, or capital improvements.
   

Principal Investigator (PI) Requirements

• The PI and any Co-PIs must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent research experience.

• Graduate students may contribute to the project but cannot serve as PI or Co-PI.
   

Institutional Affiliation

• The PI must be affiliated with a U.S.-based nonprofit or public/government institution, such as a college, university, school district, or research organization.

• The NSA does not fund individuals directly.
   

IRB Approval

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval must be submitted within 45 days of award notification.

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Award Details:​

• Funding Amount: Up to $15,000

• Project Duration: Must be completed within two years

• No Overhead Allowed: Institutional indirect costs are not permitted

• One Active Grant Rule: PIs and Co-PIs may hold only one active NSA grant at a time

• New Research Only: The award may not supplement or extend projects with existing external funding

 

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Significance: How the study advances the field of stuttering research

• Innovation: Novelty, originality, and potential for impact

• Mission Alignment: Relevance to Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education

• Research Design: Clarity, methodological rigor, and feasibility

• Investigator Merit: Qualifications and experience of the research team

• Feasibility & Environment: Institutional support and project practicality

• Proposal Quality: Organization, completeness, and clarity

• Budget Justification: Transparent and appropriate use of requested funds

 

Key Dates:

• Applications Open: May 1, 2025

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

• Award Notification: Mid-September 2025