# Interventions for school-aged children with developmental stammer **Funder:** NIHR **Application:** 2-stage: outline application → full application **Frequency:** One-off **Eligible countries:** GB **Official call:** https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/interventions-school-aged-children-developmental-stammer/2026472 **Last updated:** 16 Aug 2026 ## Eligibility & scope NIHR HTA Programme commissioned call for health technology assessment of interventions for school-aged children with developmental stammer. UK-based applicants required; multidisciplinary team (clinical, health economics, statistics expertise) expected. NHS or social care setting; PICO framework required; CTU involvement advised for trials. ## Summary The NIHR HTA Programme has issued a commissioned call for health technology assessments of interventions for school-aged children with developmental stammer in NHS or social care settings. Applicants must be UK-based and lead multidisciplinary teams with clinical, health economics, and statistics expertise. The call follows a two-stage process (outline then full application) and encourages involvement of clinical trials units for robust evidence synthesis. ## Who should apply - UK-based lead applicants with clinical or research leadership in speech and language pathology or paediatric stammering - Multidisciplinary teams combining clinical, health economics, and statistical expertise - Researchers affiliated with NHS trusts, social care providers, or university departments with NHS/social care partnerships - Teams experienced in the PICO framework (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) for health technology assessment - Applicants willing to partner with a Clinical Trials Unit for intervention trials ## Key dates - First listed 13 August 2026; check NIHR funding portal for outline and full application deadlines - Two-stage process: outline application review, then invited teams submit full application - Project duration typically 18-36 months for HTA reports (confirm with funder) ## Tips for applicants - Commissioned calls are narrow in scope, ensure your intervention and population match the stammer and school-age focus precisely; off-scope submissions are desk-rejected. - Health economics input is mandatory, not optional; appoint an experienced HE partner early to ensure NICE-standard cost-effectiveness methodology is built into the outline. - The PICO framework shapes the whole proposal; draft it first and ensure all team members align on population, intervention contrast, and outcome selection before writing the narrative. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who can apply to the NIHR HTA stammer call? UK-based applicants leading multidisciplinary teams with clinical, health economics, and statistics expertise working in NHS or social care settings. ### What is the PICO framework and why does NIHR require it? PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) is the structured approach to defining research questions in health technology assessment; NIHR mandates it to ensure clarity and comparability across funded studies. ### Is Clinical Trials Unit involvement required? It is strongly advised for trials; CTU involvement ensures methodological rigour and improves funding competitiveness, though the exact requirement depends on your study design. ### Can I apply if I am based outside the UK? No, UK-based applicants are required, though international co-investigators may be included in the team. ### What outcomes should I focus on for school-aged children with stammer? NIHR prioritises patient-relevant outcomes including speech fluency, quality of life, and functional impact; confirm the full list of priority outcomes on the NIHR website. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nihr-interventions-for-school-aged-children-with-develo-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).