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Education Research and Development Center Program - 84. 305C is sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education. This program funds Research and Development (R&D) centers to conduct focused research programs contributing to solving specific education problems and generating new knowledge.
It also supports national leadership, research training, capacity building, and outreach within the topic area.
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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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), county governments, state governments, special district governments, Native American tribal organizations, city or township governments, Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, public and State controlled institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. For 'Improving Gifted Education,' partnerships involving at least one institution of higher education and at least two State educational agencies with the ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000,000 (Award Ceiling). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 14, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Education Research and Development Center Program - 84.305C is funded by Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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