Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop
AERA's workshop trains undergraduates in education research methods through lectures, mentorship, and a poster session at the AERA Annual Meeting.
Funder: American Educational Research Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Conference registration and three nights of lodging covered; transportation to the conference not included; most meals provided.
Summary: AERA's workshop prepares undergraduates for doctoral study in education research through lectures, mentoring, and a poster session at the AERA Annual Meeting.
Description
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop aims to build the pipeline of undergraduate students planning to pursue doctoral degrees in education research or related fields. The program provides participants with an overview of education research, exposure to both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and opportunities to engage with innovative research approaches. Workshop activities include interactive lectures led by senior scholars, participation in key events at the AERA Annual Meeting, and a mentored poster session where students present their original research and receive feedback from the broader education research community. Additional programming focuses on preparing for graduate education and careers in education research, with faculty and researchers serving as mentors throughout the workshop.
