AERA-NSF Grants Program
The AERA-NSF Grants Program funds research using large-scale data and quantitative methods to advance STEM education policy and practice.
Funder: American Educational Research Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Research and Dissertation Grants — AERA-NSF Grants Program)
Funding Amounts: Dissertation Grants: up to $27,500 (1 year); Research Grants: up to $25,000 (1 year) or $35,000 (2 years); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports research and dissertation projects using large-scale data to advance education policy and practice, with a focus on STEM and quantitative methods.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates before applying.
Description
The AERA-NSF Grants Program, funded by the National Science Foundation and administered by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), provides competitive small grants to support education research that leverages large-scale datasets. The program aims to build research capacity and foster rigorous, policy-relevant studies in STEM education and beyond. It offers two main funding tracks: Research Grants for faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and other doctoral-level researchers, and Dissertation Grants for advanced doctoral students. Both tracks encourage interdisciplinary approaches and the use of nationally or internationally representative data, including federal, state, and local administrative datasets. The program also provides training and professional development opportunities for grantees.
