PROGRAM UPDATE: The Institute anticipates releasing its 2013 SBIR program solicitations in late fall 2012. For more information on the IES SBIR program, please contact Edward Metz at Edward.Metz@ed.gov.

The Institute's Fiscal Year 2012 program solicitations are now closed. Please note: links to the Fiscal Year 2012 program solicitations are provided below for informational purposes only.

• Phase I in Education: Solicitation #ED-IES-12-R-0006 is a now closed request for Phase I proposals for FY 2012 awards. The FY 2012 awards granted up to $150,000 for the research and development of prototypes of education technology products to improve student learning either directly or indirectly (e.g., through teacher practices) in authentic education delivery settings (e.g., schools, after-school programs, or distance learning programs) or to facilitate research in the field of education. Note: The Institute did not offer the Fast-Track option through its education track in Fiscal Year 2012. The Institute does anticipate that the Fast-Track option will be offered in Fiscal Year 2013. This solicitation can be found by clicking here. The due date and time for the receipt of proposals was 11 A.M. EST on February 22, 2012.


• Phase I in Special Education: Solicitation #ED-IES-12-R-0007 is a now closed request for Phase I proposals for FY 2012 awards. The FY 2012 awards granted up to $150,000 for the research and development of prototypes of technology products used by infants, toddlers, or students with or at risk for disabilities. Products aimed to help teachers (or other instructional personnel, related services providers, or family members) in early interventions or special education were also accepted under this program. This FY 2012 Phase I solicitation can be found by clicking here. The due date and time for the receipt of proposals was 11 A.M. EST on February 22, 2012.


• Fast-Track in Special Education: Solicitation #ED-IES-12-R-0005 is a now closed request for Fast-Track (Phase I & II) proposals for FY 2012 awards up to $1,050,000 for the research and development of technology products used by infants, toddlers, or students with or at risk for disabilities, or teachers (or other instructional personnel, related services providers, or family members) in early interventions or special education. Note: In order to apply for Fast-Track funding in Special Education, applicants were required submit both (1) a full SBIR Phase I proposal and (2) a Fast-Track proposal. SBIR Fast-Track proposals that are submitted without a full Phase I proposal will not be evaluated. This Fast-Track solicitation in special education can be found by clicking here. The due date and time for the receipt of proposals was 11 A.M. EST on February 22, 2012.