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Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84. 324T is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education.
Supports Phase 1 research and development of transformative solutions to improve preservice teacher education systems for special education, focusing on attracting, training, and retaining teachers to improve outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities.
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Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84. 324T Agency: Department of Education 84. 324 -- Research in Special Education Open Open opportunity Last Updated: Oct 16, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Through the Transformative Research in Special Education Grants program, IES seeks to support research and development of transformative solutions to seemingly intractable problems and challenges in special education.
Transformative projects enact bold and innovative thinking, involve interdisciplinary collaboration, are inherently risky, and use high-quality research approaches to create high-reward, scalable solutions with the potential to lead to dramatic improvements for students with or at risk for disabilities.
In FY 2027, the Transformative Research in Special Education Grants program will focus on Phase 1 grants to research and develop transformative solutions to dramatically improve preservice teacher education systems so they can better attract, train, and retain preK-12 general and special education teachers who are prepared to provide high-quality instruction and substantially improve outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities.
Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84. 324T Institutions that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education and non-profit, for-profit, public, or private organizations and entities.
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324T Oct 16, 2026 04:42 PM UTC Link to additional information Transformative Research in Special Education Request for Applications (RFA) Closing: December 11, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, and other entities with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T are due December 11, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T is funded by U.S. Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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