Stuttering Research with the NSA
At the National Stuttering Association (NSA), we are committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of stuttering through research. As the largest stuttering support organization in North America, we provide a vital connection between researchers and the community—ensuring that studies are meaningful, ethical, and beneficial to people who stutter and their families.
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Our Approach to Research
We recognize the power of research in shaping the future of stuttering treatment, advocacy, and education. That’s why the NSA Research Committee (NSARC) was established—to support scholarly research while prioritizing the well-being of our community. The committee includes PhD-trained researchers, speech-language pathologists, and people who stutter, ensuring a well-rounded approach to research oversight.
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How Researchers Can Work With Us
If you are a researcher seeking to connect with our community for participant recruitment or funding, we invite you to review our NSA Research Position Statement. Our Research Committee carefully reviews all proposals to ensure alignment with our mission and the ethical treatment of participants.
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For inquiries about research opportunities, proposal submissions, or funding, please contact:
Together, we can foster research that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of people who stutter.
Interested in research recruitment?
Submissions to conduct research are reviewed in three cycles throughout the year:
Cycle 1: Applications are due by January 15th, and applicants receive a decision on or about February 15th.
Cycle 2: Applications are due by May 15th, and applicants receive a decision on or about June 15th.
Cycle 3: Applications are due by September 15th, and applicants receive a decision on or about October 15th.
Regardless of when applications are received, applications are only reviewed during these three cycles (for example, if a researcher submits an application to conduct research on December 1st, that application will be reviewed during Cycle 1, and the applicant will receive a decision on or about February 15th). Due to the volume of applications received, the NSARC no longer reviews applications on a rolling basis.
Please note that all applicants should be operating under an IRB within the U.S.
Interested in applying for funding?
The NSA offers two opportunities for research funding:
Graduate Student Research Award
Previously the NSA Research Fund Award, this $5000 award is presented annually, and seeks to provide funding for one research project in the area of stuttering treatment, stuttering assessment, or basic research in stuttering, with the intent of being used as start-up or support money for new or continuing research in the field of stuttering. The application deadline is March 17, 2025 5:00PM/ET​
CASE Research Grant
The NSA CASE Research Grant is a $15,000 funding opportunity is designed to support research that will contribute to our knowledge about stuttering in the areas of Community, Advocacy, Support, and/or Education (CASE) as they relate to the NSA’s Mission. The application deadline is July 21, 2025 5:00PM/ET