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 conduct focused, scientific research on key education issues that face our nation. Through this program, researchers have greater resources than are available through the Education Research Grants program (CFDA 84.305A) to tackle more complex education problems, create innovative education solutions, and contribute to knowledge and theory in the education sciences.
For the FY 2018 Education Research and Development Center competition, the Institute invites applications for R&D Centers in four topic areas:
- Improving Education Outcomes for Disadvantaged Students in Choice Schools
- Improving Rural Education
- Writing in Secondary Schools
- Exploring Science Teaching in Elementary School Classrooms
