Program Details
Grant Program: | Postdoctoral Research Training Program in the Education Sciences |
Contacts: |
Dr. Meredith Larson (202) 245-7037 Meredith.Larson@ed.gov Dr. Corinne Alfeld (202) 245-8203 Corinne.Alfeld@ed.gov |
Description: | REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION Each training program selects a unique focus area that aligns with one or more topic areas and project types in NCER’s primary Education Research Grant competition (CFDA 84.305A) or with NCER’s Statistical and Research Methodology in Education (CFDA 84.305D) grant competition. Starting in FY 2020, IES has been focusing on particular education research content areas of high-interest due to growing need for research on particular populations or issues. For example, for the FY 2021 competition, IES highlighted the need for training in four areas: adult learners with low skills, career and technical education, education leadership, and English learners. As part of their training, postdoctoral fellows receive hands-on training, professional development support, and funds to cover research, travel, stipend, and benefits. The typical fellowship lasts 2 years, with a range of 1 to 3 years. Why Postdoctoral Training? IES is specifically interested in ensuring that the next generation of researchers is prepared to conduct and use the type of work that IES funds. Thus, IES expects that fellows trained through this program will continue to work in the broad field of education research whether that be in academia, research firms, the private sphere (e.g., as curriculum developers), or the public sphere (e.g., as analysts for local, state, or federal agencies). RELATED PUBLICATIONS Technical Working Group Minutes |
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