Description
The Department of Education is announcing a grant opportunity for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Special Education Research, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324A. The purpose of this grant is to provide national leadership in expanding knowledge and understanding of developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for a disability, education outcomes for all learners from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education, and employment and wage outcomes when relevant. The grant will support research in areas such as child development and school readiness, academic and behavioral interventions, instructional practices and professional development programs for teachers, and strategies for improving family support and engagement.
• The grant is open to eligible applicants, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and institutions of higher education.
• The grant will support research projects that address one of the following topics: special education research, special education research training, and special education research and development center.
• The grant will provide funding for up to 5 years, with an estimated annual award amount of $200,000 to $760,000.
• The application deadline is September 21, 2023.