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Find similar grantsResearch Training Programs in the Education Sciences (Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Education Research) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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IES established the Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Education Research (Early Career Program) to prepare and support early career researchers at academic and non-academic research institutions and organizations to conduct high-quality education research that advances knowledge within the field of education sciences and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners.
The Early Career Program provides support to early career faculty employed by institutions of higher education or early career researchers at non-academic research organizations who are developing education research careers. Under the Early Career program, investigators complete an integrated research and career development plan with guidance from experienced mentors.
This program is part of IES's larger effort to develop a pipeline of talented education researchers who bring fresh ideas, approaches, and perspectives to addressing the issues and challenges faced by the nation's diverse students and schools. IES seeks to support principal investigators' (PIs) preparation to conduct the type of research IES funds in its research grant programs.
## Related early career programs * Early Career Development and Mentoring in Special Education (NSCER) ## Current and past funding ### Long-Term Outcomes Associated with Participation in Dual Language Education Award number: R305B240028 ### Validating Vertical Scales as Measures of Growth Using Moderated Nonlinear Factor Ana...
Award number: R305B240013 ### Reforming School Discipline in the District of Columbia: School-Level Policy Implemen... Award number: R305B240025 ### Combining Causal Inference and Psychometrics Award number: R305B240026
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Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences (Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Education Research) is funded by U.S. Department of Education (ED) Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (IES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The ED/IES SBIR program provides funding for small businesses to develop and evaluate new education technology prototypes (Phase I) and for full-scale development and evaluation of new education technology products (Phase II).
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Department of Education (ED) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The ED/IES SBIR program provides funding for the rapid prototype development and evaluation of new education technology products. This could include software solutions that enhance administrative efficiency in educational research or grant management within the education sector.
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Read articleThe Institute of Education Sciences has opened its first research competitions since early 2025: five FY27 competitions due October 1, 2026, with roughly $250 million planned across three tranches. But $224 million in withheld FY2025 funds may expire September 30, and topics are now fixed through FY2029.
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