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Grant for State Agencies to Use Longitudinal Data Systems for Education Policy Research

This grant opportunity from the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) National Center for Education Research (NCER) supports state agencies in leveraging their statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) for education policy research. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - National Center for Education Research (NCER) - Eligible Applicants: - State agencies responsible for education programs and policies - Non-profit and for-profit organizations - Public and private institutions, including colleges and universities - Products/Services Requested: - Rigorous research projects using SLDSs to address key education issues, programs, or policies - Dissemination of findings to multiple audiences - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must include the relevant state agency or postsecondary system responsible for the education issue under study - Compliance with research security standards - Alignment with SEER (Standards for Excellence in Education Research) standards - Detailed budget justification required - Maximum award amount: $1.2 million - Duration: Up to 3 years - No OEMs or vendors specified, as this is a research grant opportunity

Description

This grant program by the Institute of Education Sciences supports state agencies in utilizing their statewide longitudinal data systems to provide evidence for program and policy decisions aimed at increasing learners' access to high-quality education and improving academic achievement. Eligible applicants include state agencies responsible for education programs and policies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and public and private institutions such as colleges and universities. The grant supports research that addresses key education issues, programs, or policies relevant to state agencies, with a focus on rigorous research and dissemination of findings to multiple audiences. The maximum award is $1.2 million for a duration of up to 3 years.

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