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Research Grants (AERA-NSF Grants Program) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) / American Educational Research Association (AERA).
This program supports field-initiated research that is expected to produce high-quality policy- and practice-related studies on important and timely issues in education, with a focus on STEM education policy, fostering significant science using education data, and building research capacity in education and learning. It encourages rigorous quantitative methods to examine large-scale datasets from federal agencies.
The research may focus on a wide range of topics including student achievement in STEM, analysis of STEM education policies, contextual factors in education, educational participation and persistence, early childhood education and development, postsecondary education, and the STEM workforce and transitions.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral level scholars are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Research Grants (AERA-NSF Grants Program) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) / American Educational Research Association (AERA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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