Steven A. Stahl Research Grant
The Steven A. Stahl Research Grant from the International Literacy Association funds graduate student research to improve classroom reading instruction and children's literacy achievement.
Funder: International Literacy Association
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 | November 1, 2012 (historical)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; one award per biennial cycle; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports graduate students with teaching experience to conduct classroom-based research aimed at improving reading instruction and children's literacy achievement.
Key Information: Next application cycle opens August 2026; ILA membership required for eligibility.
Description
The Steven A. Stahl Research Grant, awarded biennially by the International Literacy Association (ILA), honors the legacy of Steven A. Stahl by supporting promising graduate students who are conducting classroom-based research focused on advancing reading instruction and children's reading achievement. Established in 2006, the grant provides $1,000 to a single recipient per cycle for empirically rigorous research, including action research, conducted in pre-K–12 classroom settings. The program aims to foster innovative, impactful studies that advance literacy practice and research.
