[National Council of Teachers of English](https://ncte.org)

August 8, 2025 (annual deadline)

Up to 4 awards; each up to $2,500 for direct research costs (no indirects/overhead).

Supports research projects that advance English Language Arts education and teacher preparation, especially those addressing pedagogy, policy, and social justice.

Principal investigator(s) must be ELATE members; proposals due as single PDF by email.

--- ## Description The ELATE Research Initiative, offered by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), supports research that contributes to and extends knowledge in English Language Arts (ELA) education. The program encourages projects that communicate key findings about English education to diverse audiences, including policymakers, administrators, teacher educators, practicing teachers, and education leaders. Research topics may include effective ELA/literacy teacher education, the impact of pedagogies on teaching outcomes, the evolving nature of the field, and strategies to address social justice issues within ELA education. A broad range of research methods are welcome, including qualitative, mixed-methods, case studies, and teacher-research projects. The initiative aims to inform both ELATE’s priorities and broader educational policy issues. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals due: **August 8, 2025** - Annual cycle; decisions announced by late September 2025. - Awardees recognized at the ELATE Luncheon and Business Meeting during the NCTE Annual Convention. - Recipients are expected to present research at the 2026 or 2027 NCTE Convention or the 2027 ELATE Summer Conference. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to **four awards** will be made each year. - **Maximum $2,500 per project** (direct research costs only; no indirect or overhead costs). - Funds may be disbursed to the university or directly to the Principal Investigator. --- ## Eligibility - Principal investigator(s) must be members of ELATE (English Language Arts Teacher Educators). - Open to applicants at all instructional levels (K–12, university) and educational spaces (teacher education, community programs). - Doctoral students, early career faculty, and K–12 teacher-researchers are eligible. - Previous recipients may apply only once within a five-year period. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted as a **single PDF attachment** via email to [elate@ncte.org](mailto:elate@ncte.org). - Required components: - Cover page: proposal title, investigator(s) names and contact info, principal contact (if multiple investigators), and abstract (max 75 words). - Narrative (max 1,250 words): aims, research questions, literature context, data/methods, significance for ELATE, broader implications. - Work timeline highlighting key events and processes. - Detailed budget with rationale (direct costs only). - CV (max 2 pages per investigator). - See [sample proposals](http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Groups/CEE/ResearchInitiative/Sample1.pdf) and [Sample 2](http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Groups/CEE/ResearchInitiative/Sample2.pdf) for guidance. --- ## Additional Information - Research should align with ELATE’s [position statements](http://www2.ncte.org/groups/elate/elate-position-statements/) and priorities. - Awards are competitive and seek high-quality, well-written proposals. - Past awarded projects have addressed a wide range of topics, including social justice, digital literacies, teacher development, and critical pedagogy. - Awardees are expected to disseminate findings at NCTE or ELATE events. --- ## External Links - [ELATE Research Initiative Program Page](https://ncte.org/groups/elate/research-initiative/) - [NCTE Research Awards & Grants](https://ncte.org/awards/research-awards/) - [ELATE Position Statements](http://www2.ncte.org/groups/elate/elate-position-statements/) - [English Education Journal](https://ncte.org/resources/journals/english-education) - [NCTE Membership Information](https://ncte.org/member-benefits/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [elate@ncte.org](mailto:elate@ncte.org) | | NCTE Main Phone | 217-328-3870 | | NCTE Contact Page | [Contact NCTE](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) | | Funder Address | PO Box 416, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0416, USA | ---

ELATE Research Initiative

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