Education Research and Development Center Program – 84.305C

In this announcement, the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) requests applications for research centers that will contribute to its Education Research and Development Center program (CFDA 84.305C). Under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, the Institute supports National Research and Development Centers (R&D Centers) that are intended to contribute significantly to the solution of education problems in the United States by engaging in research, development, evaluation, and national leadership activities aimed at improving the education system and, ultimately, student achievement. Each of the R&D Centers conducts a focused program of research in its topic area. In addition, each Center conducts supplemental activities within its broad topic area and provides national leadership in advancing evidence-based practice and policy within its topic area.

For the FY 2016 Education Research and Development Center competition, the Institute invites applications in one topic area - Virtual Learning.