Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #ED-GRANTS-080626-002
IES/NCSER Solicits Applications for Special Education Research Training Programs (ALN 84.324B)
Buyer
Department of Education
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
ED-GRANTS-080626-002
NAICS
541720, 611430
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), through its National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), is seeking applications for FY 2027 Research Training Programs in Special Education (ALN 84.324B). - Government Buyer: - Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) - Programs Requested: - Early Career Development and Mentoring Program - Supports early career researchers in special education - Up to $500,000 over 4 years, with an additional $200,000 for non-R1 institutions - Focus on research and career development plans with mentoring - Methods Training Program - Training for researchers to analyze large administrative datasets related to learners with or at risk for disabilities - Up to $800,000 over 3 years - Emphasis on data cleaning, merging, analysis, and interpretation - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S.-based research institutions (academic or non-academic) - Early Career program targets early career investigators - Methods Training program must focus on large administrative datasets - All research must align with SEER (Standards for Excellence in Education Research) standards - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant for research and training services
Description
The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) offers research training programs to prepare individuals to conduct special education and early intervention research. The FY 2027 competition focuses on two topics: Early Career Development and Mentoring, and Methods Training for Special Education Research, specifically analyzing large administrative datasets related to learners with or at risk for disabilities. Eligible applicants include research institutions in the U.S. with the capacity to conduct rigorous research. The program supports early career investigators and current education researchers to enhance their research skills and career development.