# Speech and Language Therapist-Led Interventions for School-Aged Children with Developmental Language Disorder

**Funder:** NIHR
**Deadline:** 18 November 2026 (Outline closes 18 November 2026, 13:00 UK time. Invited full stage closes 18 March 2027.)
**Application:** Outline: 18 November 2026, 13:00 UK time; invited full application: 18 March 2027.
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/speech-and-language-therapist-led-interventions-school-aged-children-developmental-language-disorder/2026471
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

NIHR HTA commissioned research to identify speech and language therapist-led interventions for school-aged children with developmental language disorder that are suitable for later comparative-effectiveness studies. The specification requests a practice survey, evidence review and stakeholder perspectives. Consult the programme guidance for applicant eligibility.

## Summary

This NIHR HTA call identifies promising speech and language interventions for school-aged children with developmental language disorder, ahead of future comparative-effectiveness studies. The specification includes a survey of practice, an evidence review and stakeholder perspectives.

## Who should apply

- Teams able to address the commissioned research specification and meet HTA programme eligibility.

## Key dates

- Outline: 18 November 2026, 13:00 UK time.
- Invited full application: 18 March 2027.

## Tips for applicants

- Define and justify the target group and read the commissioned specification before choosing the study design.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I submit directly to the full stage?

No. This is a two-stage competition; full applications require an invitation.

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