The Elva Knight Research Grant from the International Literacy Association funds innovative research on reading and literacy to advance the field's understanding and educational practice.
Funder: International Literacy Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2028 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; project duration up to 2 years; biennial competition.
Summary: Supports promising research addressing significant questions in reading and literacy.
Key Information: All applicants must be ILA members in good standing through the award period.
The Elva Knight Research Grant, established by the International Literacy Association (ILA), provides up to $5,000 biennially to support innovative research that explores significant issues in reading and literacy. The grant is designed to foster new perspectives and advance understanding within the field, supporting projects that can impact literacy research and practice globally. Research may use any methodological approach, provided the focus is on literacy or literacy teacher preparation.