MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TRUST Classroom Research Grant (PK-12)
NCTM's MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TRUST Classroom Research Grant funds collaborative PK–12 classroom research to advance mathematics teaching, learning, and scholarly publication.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 per project; typically for one year; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports collaborative classroom-based research in mathematics education for PK–12 teachers and university educators.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be an NCTM Essential or Premium member at the time of application.
Description
This grant, administered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), is designed to foster collaborative, classroom-based research in mathematics education. The program supports teams that include both PK–12 classroom teachers and college or university mathematics educators, encouraging investigation of significant issues in mathematics teaching and learning. Projects may address curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment methods, or students’ mathematical thinking, with an emphasis on research that can impact classroom practice and contribute to scholarly publication.
