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FY 2025 Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs is sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is inviting applications for its FY 2025 Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs.
These programs support community-driven research to expand education practice and policy knowledge, improve outcomes for learners in the U.S., and advance educational outcomes for youth with disabilities.
Research topics include Career and Technical Education, Civics Education and Social Studies, Cognition and Student Learning, Early Learning Programs and Policies, English Learner Policies, Programs, and Practices, Improving Education Systems: Policies, Finance, Organization, Management, and Leadership, Literacy, Postsecondary and Adult Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Context for Teaching and Learning, and Teaching, Teachers, and the Education Workforce.
IES also has a Statistical and Research Methodology in the Education Sciences Program with awards ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 per year for a period of three years.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Varies by specific competition, but generally includes institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations. Refer to specific RFA for full details. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $300,000 to $800,000 per year for five years (Education Research); $300,000 to $800,000 per year for four years (Special Education Research). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FY 2025 Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs is funded by Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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