Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Research Training Programs in The Education Sciences, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305B
This grant funds training programs to support early career education researchers and enhance research skills for current education researchers, focusing on rigorous and relevant studies in education.
Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline | October 1, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by 11:59:59 PM EDT)
Funding Amounts: Early Career: up to $500,000 for 4 years (with up to $200,000 extra for non-R1 institutions); Methods Training: up to $800,000 for 3 years.
Summary: Supports research training and career development for early career education researchers, and methods training for education research professionals.
Key Information: Applicants must choose either Early Career or Methods Training program and follow specific eligibility and project requirements.
Description
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), through the National Center for Education Research (NCER), solicits applications for its Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences (ALN 84.305B). This competition funds two distinct programs:
- Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Education Research (Early Career): Provides early career researchers at academic or non-academic research institutions with integrated research and career development support, including mentorship, to advance their education research careers.
- Methods Training for Education Research (Methods Training): Supports training programs that enhance the methodological skills of current education researchers, including those in state and local education agencies, to promote rigorous and relevant education research.
The overarching goal is to foster a highly skilled, diverse education research workforce and to advance the quality and impact of education research in the U.S.
