The LEarning VAriability NeTwork Exchange (LEVANTE)
Forecasted
The LEVANTE grant from the Jacobs Foundation supports global, innovative research on children’s learning variability using longitudinal, cross-cultural data to inform inclusive education.
Funder: Jacobs Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (initial application) | September 2027 (extended proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD 6 million total; regular projects: max USD 250,000 (2–3 years), large projects: max USD 600,000 (4+ years), infrastructure projects: max USD 1,000,000 (4+ years)
Summary: Supports global research on children’s learning variability, fostering cross-cultural, longitudinal data collection and collaboration to inform inclusive education.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; deadlines are projected and may change—refer to the program page for updates.
Description
The LEarning VAriability NeTwork Exchange (LEVANTE), led by the Jacobs Foundation, is a major international initiative designed to advance the scientific understanding of children’s learning variability. The program brings together research teams worldwide to systematically collect, analyze, and share longitudinal data on how children’s learning and development differ across individuals, groups, and cultural contexts. LEVANTE emphasizes the use of a standardized assessment battery, with a focus on children aged 3–12, and prioritizes projects that employ innovative, high-resolution, and causal research designs. The initiative aims to build a robust, open-access data archive and foster a global, multidisciplinary research community, ultimately informing educational policy and practice to better address the diverse needs of children.
