NSA CASE Research Grant
Advancing Research Through Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education
Despite progress in the field, many important questions about stuttering remain. With more than 3 million people in the United States who stutter and limited dedicated funding available, continued research is essential. The NSA CASE Research Grant was created to support impactful work that explores stuttering through the lens of Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education, the core values that guide the National Stuttering Association.
Community Advocacy Support Education
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible:
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The proposed study must focus on stuttering-related research
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Projects such as program evaluations, professional development, curriculum design, scholarships, and capital improvements are not eligible
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The principal investigator and any co-principal investigators must hold a doctoral degree or demonstrate equivalent research experience
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Graduate students may contribute to the work, but may not serve as PI or Co-PI
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The PI must be affiliated with a U.S.-based nonprofit or public or government institution
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The NSA does not fund individuals directly
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IRB approval must be submitted within 45 days of award notification
Award Details
Funding amount:
Up to $15,000
Project timeline:
Must be completed within two years
Indirect costs:
Not permitted
One active grant rule:
PIs and Co-PIs may hold only one active NSA grant at a time
New research only:
Funding may not be used to supplement or extend externally funded work
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed based on:
Significance and field advancement
Impact on stuttering research
Innovation and originality
Novel approaches and methods
Alignment with Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education
Connection to CASE values
Research design, clarity, and feasibility
Methodological quality
Qualifications of the research team
Investigator expertise
Institutional support and project practicality
Resources and environment
Overall proposal quality
Writing and presentation
Budget justification
Clear funding explanation
Key Dates
APPLICATIONS OPEN
May 1, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
July 15, 2026
AWARD NOTICIFATION
Mid-September 2026