MATHEMATICS EDUCATION TRUST Classroom Research Grant (PK-12)
Supports collaborative classroom-based mathematics education research by PK-12 teachers and higher education math educators to address key issues and share findings with the field.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Due Dates: November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 for a 1-year project; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports collaborative classroom-based mathematics education research by teams of PK-12 teachers and higher education math educators.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be an NCTM Essential or Premium member at the time of application.
Description
This grant is designed to encourage and support collaborative, classroom-based research in mathematics education conducted by teams of PK-12 teachers and college or university mathematics educators. Projects should address significant issues in mathematics education, such as curriculum development, instruction for diverse learners, student thinking, interdisciplinary links, or innovative assessment strategies. The aim is to generate actionable research findings that can be shared with the wider mathematics education community, ideally through publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
