MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TRUST & ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATORS Early Career Research Grant
This grant funds early career math educators and doctoral candidates to research projects connecting mathematics education research with classroom practice, with results suitable for publication in top education journals.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 | November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for one academic year; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates to conduct research connecting mathematics education research and practice.
Key Information: Applicants must be NCTM and AMTE members (or have co-PIs who are); award notification by early February.
Description
This grant supports early career mathematics educators and advanced doctoral candidates in mathematics education to conduct research projects that bridge research and practice in mathematics teaching and learning. Projects may address a variety of topics, including mathematics teaching and learning at any level, preservice teacher education, technology integration, innovative assessment, or program evaluation. Proposals should clearly outline research objectives, methodology, data collection and analysis plans, and anticipated impact. The research is expected to lead to a draft article suitable for submission to a leading mathematics education journal such as Mathematics Teacher Educator, Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, or similar.
