top of page

​NSA Research Funding Overview

The National Stuttering Association is committed to supporting research that advances understanding, improves support, and strengthens outcomes for people who stutter. Through two competitive grant opportunities, the NSA helps fund research that is both academically rigorous and meaningfully connected to the stuttering community.

Current Funding Opportunities

$5,000


Graduate Student Research Award


A $5,000 award for graduate students conducting research focused on stuttering. This opportunity supports emerging researchers whose work contributes to treatment, assessment, or foundational knowledge in the field.

​

NEXT DEADLINE

March 17, 2026

$15,000

 

CASE Research Grant

 

A $15,000 award supporting research grounded in Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education. This grant is intended for projects that expand understanding of stuttering while reflecting the NSA's core values.

​

NEXT DEADLINE

July 15, 2026

How Funding Decisions Are Guided

All applications are reviewed with attention to research quality, feasibility, relevance to the stuttering community, and alignment with the NSA's mission. The goal is not only to fund strong research, but to support work that has meaningful community impact.

Explore the Opportunities

Whether you are a graduate student beginning your research journey or an established investigator leading a larger project, the NSA's funding opportunities are designed to support work that can move the field forward.

bottom of page