[Coehd] Funding Opportunities Announcement Institute for Education Sciences (IES)

Greetings Colleagues, Today, the Institute for Education Sciences of the US Department of Education announced grant competitions being held for the late summer period (and one to be announced in the fall). For the full application package(s), please go to https://ies.ed.gov/funding/futurecomp.asp and navigate to the specific competition page to download the application in .doc or .pdf forms. From the Federal Register posting: Institute of Education Sciences (IES) intends to provide national leadership in expanding knowledge and understanding of (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for a disability, (2) education outcomes for all learners from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education, and (3) employment and wage outcomes when relevant (such as for those engaged in career and technical, postsecondary, or adult education). The IES research grant programs are designed to provide interested individuals and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all learners. These interested individuals include parents, educators, learners, researchers, and policymakers. In carrying out its grant programs, IES provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. In awarding research training grant programs, IES aims to prepare individuals to conduct rigorous and relevant education and special education research that advances knowledge within the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners. NCER Competition The Education Research Competition (ALN 84.305A). Under this competition, NCER will consider only applications that address one of the following topics: • Career and Technical Education. • Civics Education and Social Studies. • Cognition and Student Learning. • Early Learning Programs and Policies. • Improving Education Systems. • Literacy. • Policies, Practices, and Programs to Support English Learners. • Postsecondary and Adult Education. • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. • Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Context for Teaching and Learning. • Teaching, Teachers, and the Education Workforce. NCSER Competitions The Special Education Research Competition (ALN 84.324A). Under this competition, NCSER encourages a broad range of research, including studies that may have more than one research focus (such as reading and behavior) and may focus broadly on students with disabilities or on a particular disability (such as autism spectrum disorders). The range of research supported through this program includes, but is not limited to, programs to improve child development and school readiness; academic and/or behavioral interventions; instructional practices and/or professional development programs for teachers and other school-based personnel; strategies for improving the family support and engagement critical to the success of students with disabilities; policies and systems-level interventions and programs to address school finance, school-community collaborations, or school structures that affect educational progress for students with disabilities; transition from secondary school to postsecondary education, career, and/or independent living; as well as access to, persistence in, and completion of postsecondary education. The Research Training Programs in Special Education Competition (ALN 84.324B). Under this competition, NCSER will consider only applications that address Early Career Development and Mentoring. Special Education Research and Development Center (R&D Center) (ALN 84.324C). Under this competition, NCSER will consider applications that address Research and Development Center on the K–12 Special Education Teacher Workforce. Here is the timeline and estimated range of awards annually: ALN and name Application package available Deadline for transmittal of applications Estimated range of awards * Project period For further information contact National Center for Education Research (NCER) 84.305A Education Research * Career and Technical Education * Civics Education and Social Studies * Cognition and Student Learning * Early Learning Programs and Policies * Improving Education Systems * Literacy * Policies, Practices, and Programs to Support English Learners * Postsecondary and Adult Education * Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education * Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Context for Teaching and Learning * Teaching, Teachers, and the Education Workforce July 20, 2023 LOI due August 10, 2023 September 21, 2023 $300,000 to $800,000. Up to 5 years Lara Faust, Lara.Faust@ ed.gov, (202) 245– 6532. National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) 84.324A Special Education Research July 20, 2023 LOI due August 10, 2023 September 21, 2023 $200,000 to $760,000. Up to 5 years Emily Weaver, Emily.Weaver(a)ed.gov, (202) 987–0072. 84.324B Research Training Programs in Special Education * Early Career Development and Mentoring July 20, 2023 LOI due August 10, 2023 September 21, 2023 $100,000 to $200,000. Up to 4 years Katherine Taylor, Katherine.Taylor(a)ed.gov, (202) 987–0071. 84.324C Special Education Research and Development Center. * Research and Development Center on the K– 12 Special Education Teacher Workforce September 21, 2023 LOI due October 12, 2023 January 11, 2024 $500,000 to $1,000,000. Up to 5 years Katherine Taylor, Katherine.Taylor(a)ed.gov, (202) 987–0071. * These estimates are annual amounts. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Note: If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7–1–1. Please contact me for any assistance if you are considering applying for one of these competitions. Thank you. All the best, Iwan Mr. Iwan Notowidigdo Senior Grant Development Manager The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education & Human Development (COEHD) iwan.notowidigdo(a)utsa.edu (Mobile: 347-231-5931) Schedule an appointment with me through Calendly https://calendly.com/iwan-notowidigdo/30min IMPORTANT PROPOSAL INFO: 15/5/2 Timeline Requirements<https://research.utsa.edu/ospa/15-5-2-rule.html> REDKE is excited to announce LabArchives,<https://research.utsa.edu/manage/labarchives.html> Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) software for research at no cost to UTSA Faculty and Staff, plus there is no limit on data storage space! [cid:f193275b-92ea-4fb3-b846-c5fb3ec7d87e]