The Institute of Education Sciences supports research that addresses important issues in education and develops solutions that improve school readiness and academic achievement for all students. Learn more.
Steps to Applying for IES Grants
- Identify a current funding opportunity that matches your research interests and identify the relevant letter of intent and application deadlines and sign up for IES newsflashes to stay informed.
- View a funding opportunities webinar to learn more about the application process and choosing an appropriate funding opportunity and attend our virtual office hour sessions for general, group discussions.
- Download the Application Submission Guide, as well as the appropriate Request for Applications and application package (Search for CFDA 84.305 or CFDA 84.324).
- Submit your Letter of Intent (optional but strongly encouraged).
- Register (or update) your organization on Grants.gov and SAM.gov. Read the Department's Fact Sheet for information about the Federal government's transition from DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline.
Standards and Review
The Standards and Review Office (SRO) is responsible for the scientific peer review process for the grant applications.
Online Resources for Applicants
On-demand webinars
Virtual office hours
Newflashes
Frequently asked questions
Cost analysis/cost-effectiveness analysis
Data management plans
General resources for researchers
IES Peer Review Panel Discussions
After Submitting an IES Application
Learn More about IES Grants
Please read an Overview of IES Research and Research Training Grants Programs to learn more about research and training programs supported by IES. You can also learn more about grants funded by IES by using our project search tool.
Need Help? For general inquires, contact IES. For questions about specific funding opportunities, contact the National Center for Education Research (84.305 RFAs) or the National Center for Special Education Research (84.324 RFAs).
FY 2022 Funding Opportunities for Research and Training
Federal Register Notices (6/10/2021 & 9/14/2021, 12/10/2021)
Education Research and Training
FY 2022 RFAs will be posted on a rolling basis.
Open
- Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Policy and Practice (84.305N)
- Improving Pandemic Recovery Efforts in Education Agencies (84.305X)
- AI-Driven Digital Platforms to Expand and Accelerate STEM Learning in PreK–12 Settings, Theme 6 Track A of the NSF National Artificial Intelligence Institute Competition
Closed
- Education Research (84.305A) Closed
- Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences (84.305B) Closed
- Statistical and Research Methodology in Education (84.305D) Closed
- Research Grants Focused on Systematic Replication (84.305R) Closed
- Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Recovery Policymaking (84.305S) Closed
* The 84.305B RFA was updated on 7/16/2021 and the 84.305R RFA was updated on 7/22/2021. Please download an updated copy.
Special Education Research and Training
Grants awarded through 84.324X will be supported by the American Rescue Plan.
Due to limited Research in Special Education funds available for new awards, NCSER will not release any additional competitions in FY 2022.
To view the closed FY 2021 RFAs, click on the following links: Special Education Research (84.324A) and Research Training Programs in Special Education (84.324B), Research Grants Focused on NAEP Process Data for Learners with Disabilities (84.324P), and Research Grants Focused on Systematic Replication (84.324R).
FY 2022 Funding Opportunities for Research and Training
FY 2022 opportunities are available here and webinars are available online.
FY 2021 Funding Opportunities for Research and Training (Closed)
Archived copies of the Request for applications and webinars are available online.