Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences – 84.305B

In this request for applications (RFA), NCER invites applications for training projects that will contribute to its Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences (ALN 84.305B, Research Training). The specific purpose of IES-supported training programs is to further the training of education researchers, including state and local education agency staff. In doing so, IES aims to increase the quality, accessibility, use, and relevance of education research.

For FY 2024, IES is accepting applications for research training under three programs:

• Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Education Research
• Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Faculty at Minority-Serving Institutions
• Methods Training for Education Researchers

IES training programs prepare individuals to conduct rigorous education research supported by IES across its research competitions, advance knowledge within the field, and address issues important to education policymakers and practitioners. As part of the programs, IES supports:

• Training that recruits and mentors students and researchers from diverse backgrounds to encourage their entry into and success in education research careers
• Training that includes new ideas, approaches, and perspectives to address long-standing education issues
• Training that helps researchers, including state and local education agency research staff, acquire skills necessary to obtain, generate, and evaluate evidence needed for policy and programmatic decisions