Conduct Research with the NSA
The National Stuttering Association welcomes research partnerships that deepen understanding of stuttering and contribute meaningfully to the lives of people who stutter. Whether you are seeking participant recruitment support or applying for funding, the NSA Research Committee provides review and oversight to help ensure each project aligns with our mission, values, and ethical standards.
Our Approach to Research
The NSA Research Committee is made up of PhD-trained researchers, speech-language pathologists, and people who stutter. This combination of professional expertise and lived experience helps ensure that every proposal reviewed by the NSA is scientifically sound, ethically responsible, and relevant to the community it aims to serve.
We prioritize research that:
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Aligns with the NSA’s mission and values
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Protects and respects participants
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Demonstrates transparency in purpose, methods, and intended impact
Recruitment Proposal Review Cycles
Research recruitment proposals may be submitted at any time, but reviews take place during three designated cycles each year:
CYCLE 1
SUBMIT BY
January 15
NOTIFICATION BY
February 15
CYCLE 2
SUBMIT BY
May 15
NOTIFICATION BY
June 15
CYCLE 3
SUBMIT BY
September 15
NOTIFICATION BY
October 15
If you are interested in participating in research, or would like to explore studies already approved by the NSA, you can view our current list of approved studies.
Please Note
The NSARC no longer conducts rolling reviews, and all applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based IRB.
NSA Research Grants
The NSA offers two competitive research funding opportunities each year:
$5,000
Graduate Student Research Award
Supports graduate students conducting research related to treatment, assessment, or foundational topics in stuttering.
NEXT DEADLINE
March 17, 2026
$15,000
CASE Research Grant
​Supports projects that explore stuttering through the lens of Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education.
NEXT DEADLINE
July 15, 2026