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Education Research and Development Center Program - 84. 305C | IES Education Research and Development Center Program - 84.
305C Education Research and Development Centers Request for Applications: Mar 14, 2025 11:59:59 PM EDT Assistance Listing Number: Under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, IES supports national research and development centers (R&D Centers) that are intended to contribute significantly to the solution of education problems in the United States by engaging in research, development, evaluation, and national leadership activities aimed at improving the education system and, ultimately, student achievement.
Each of the R&D Centers conducts a focused program of research in its topic area. In addition, each Center conducts supplemental research within its broad topic area and provides national leadership in advancing evidence-based practice and policy within its topic area. More information on existing IES R&D Centers is available here .
For FY 2025, IES invites applications that address one of the following topics: Improving Gifted Education Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to Improve Instruction in Postsecondary Education (Postsecondary Instruction AI Center) IES intends to fund one center under the Improving Gifted Education topic. IES intends to fund at least one Center under the Using AI in Postsecondary Education topic.
IES may consider making additional awards to high-quality applications to the Postsecondary Instruction AI Center topic that remain unfunded after one award is made should resources permit. These plans are contingent upon the availability of funds and the scientific merit of applications as determined by scientific peer review. Click here for a PDF version of this RFA.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Education Research and Development Center Program - 84.305C are due October 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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