The LEarning VAriability NeTwork Exchange (LEVANTE)
LEVANTE funds global research to build an open, cross-cultural dataset on learning variability in children aged 3–12, advancing understanding of how learning differs across individuals and contexts.
Funder: Jacobs Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application / submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD 1 million per project; total pool USD 6 million; typical project duration varies.
Summary: Supports global research on learning variability in children (ages 3–12) by funding data-driven projects to build a cross-cultural open dataset and advance educational science.
Key Information: Proposals must use LEVANTE core measures and adhere to network data/ethics policies.
Description
The LEarning VAriability NeTwork Exchange (LEVANTE) is a flagship initiative of the Jacobs Foundation, developed in partnership with Stanford University and other global institutions. LEVANTE aims to transform the science of learning variability in children aged 3–12 by building the first cross-cultural, multidisciplinary open dataset—the LEVANTE Data Archive (LDA). The initiative funds international research teams to collect standardized cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental data, with a focus on understanding how learning and development vary within and across individuals, groups, and cultural contexts. By fostering a global research community and influencing education systems, LEVANTE seeks to make education more responsive to the diverse needs of children worldwide.
