National Research and Development Centers

IES is currently accepting applications for this research program. For your convenience, you may download the material that is specific to this research topic.

Download the National Research and Development Centers 84.305C RFA
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Note: FY 2008 applicants that include subawards for work conducted at collaborating institutions should use this template to provide subaward budget information.
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Description of Research Program

The Institute supports national research and development centers and intends for these centers to contribute significantly to the solution of education problems in the United States by engaging in research, development, evaluation and dissemination activities aimed at improving the education system, and ultimately, student achievement. Each of the centers conducts a focused program of education research in its topic area. In addition, each center works cooperatively with the Institute to conduct supplemental research within its broad topic area, disseminate rigorous evidence and information to educators and policy-makers, and provide national leadership in advancing evidence-based practice and policy within its topic area.

For information on existing Institute Centers, please see http://ies.ed.gov/ncer/projects/randdcenters/index.asp.

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