NAA Research Grant Program

NAA Research Grant Program is sponsored by National Aphasia Association (NAA). The National Aphasia Association offers research grants to improve understanding, treatment, and lived experiences of aphasia. This includes two annual awards for general aphasia research.

NAA Research Grant Application - National Aphasia Association NAA Research Grant Application Apply for a 2026-2027 NAA Aphasia Research Grant The National Aphasia Association (NAA) supports research that improves the lives of people living with aphasia and their families. We encourage applications that reflect meaningful, real-world impact and patient-centered outcomes. Please email research@aphasia.

org with any questions. All applications must be submitted by July 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) . NAA Research Grant Application Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Which grant are you applying for? * Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grant Outdrive Aphasia PPA Research Grant How many applicants / primary investigators (PIs) are included in your proposed project?

* Investigator 1 Name * First Investigator 1 Credentials If applicable Investigator 1 Title / Role * Investigator 1 Institution / Organization * Investigator 1 Department If applicable Investigator 1 Address * Address Line 1 --- Select state --- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming State Investigator 1 Country of Residence * Investigator 1 Background * Describe your experience and qualifications to complete this project.

Investigator 2 Name * First Investigator 2 Credentials If applicable Investigator 2 Title / Role * Investigator 2 Institution / Organization * Investigator 2 Department If applicable Investigator 2 Address * Address Line 1 --- Select state --- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming State Investigator 2 Country of Residence * Investigator 2 Background * Describe your experience and qualifications to complete this project.

If you have more than two investigators, please list the additional names, institutions, and contact information here. * Rehabilitation / Intervention Lived Experience / Quality of Life Primary Progressive Aphasia If "Other", please specify: Project Summary * This may be used for public announcements if awarded. Aphasia Impact Statement: How will this project improve the lives of people living with aphasia or PPA?

How does this project reflect patient-centered or real-world outcomes?

* If pending, briefly describe status: Upload Full Proposal (PDF) * Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload One combined PDF - see Proposal Guidelines I confirm that this proposal represents original work I confirm this project is not currently funded by another external grant I confirm the project can be completed within one year I understand that indirect costs are not allowed I agree to provide mid-year and final reports if awarded How did you hear about this opportunity?

* Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. Also known as intervention studies, clinical trials test whether a new type of treatment, compared to a control or “usual” treatment, may be beneficial for people with aphasia. A full list of registered clinical trials may be found on clinicaltrials.

gov . You can filter your search by several areas including: condition, location, treatment, and certain eligibility criteria (click on “More Filters”). Observational studies, including neuroimaging studies and behavioral studies about language and other parts of cognition Observational studies examine how people with aphasia present and how aphasia can change over time.

Observational studies can help lead to the development of new therapies and provide a deeper understanding of what aphasia can “look like. ” Qualitative studies, including interviews and focus groups Qualitative studies can provide deeper insight into what it means to live with aphasia. Find awesome listings near you!