The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) will host a series of webinars to discuss research funding opportunities at the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) and the National Center for Education Research (NCER).

All webinar sessions are full. Sessions will be recorded and made available on the website soon. Please register for the IES Newsflash http://ies.ed.gov/newsflash/ for information about future webinars.

Three types of webinars are planned. Participants should pick only one session date under each type.

• Basic Overview Session: During a Basic Overview Session, IES staff will provide a general overview of IES, NCSER and NCER research topics, the IES goal structure, and peer review process. These sessions are intended for researchers who are unfamiliar with IES or are novice applicants.

Basic Overview Sessions are scheduled for:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 1:00-2:30 EDT
Monday, May 12, 2008, 1:00-2:30 EDT
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00-11:30 EDT

• Grant Writing Workshop: During a Grant Writing Workshop Session, IES staff will provide more in-depth information about requests for applications and the IES grant structure.

Grant Writing Workshops are scheduled for:
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 1:30-4:00 EDT
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 9:30-12:00 EDT

• Application Process Session: During an Application Process Session, presenters will provide information regarding the grant submission process. Topics will focus on information in the application instructions package, including: content and formatting requirements, human subjects clearance, and application forms.

Application Process Sessions are scheduled for:
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 2:00-3:30 EDT
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 10:00-11:30 EDT

Each webinar will host up to 100 individual participants. Participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage organizations to participate as a group when possible. If you are planning to participate as a group, only one group member needs to register.

Participants will need a computer, Internet browser, and telephone.

After registering, participants will be sent information on using webinars and joining the meeting.