IES Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences LOIs due Dec. 12

  • Letters of intent deadline (optional but encouraged): Thursday, Dec. 12
  • Full application deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is requesting applications to its Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences (84.350B). Please view the request for applications for program descriptions and guidelines.

Since 2004, IES has invested in training programs to prepare individuals to conduct rigorous and relevant education research that advances knowledge in the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners. Through these programs, the National Center for Education Research seeks to fund new approaches to train and mentor students and researchers from diverse backgrounds to encourage their entry into and success in education research careers. These efforts seek to improve the quality of education research and encourage new ideas, approaches, and perspectives.

Below are the IES training programs for FY25:

  • Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Education Research
  • Pathways to the Education Sciences Training Program
  • Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Training Program in the Education Sciences
  • Methods Training for Education Researchers

Please contact the Office of Research and Graduate Education pre-award team if you are interested in applying for any of these opportunities and prior to completing the LOI.