The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has established 10 long-term programs of research under its Special Education Research Grant Programs. Each of these research grant programs accepts applications twice a year. Application deadlines are announced in the Federal Register and on the IES website.

• Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
• Reading, Writing, and Language Development
• Mathematics and Science Education
• Social and Behavioral Outcomes to Support Learning
• Transition Outcomes for Special Education Secondary Students