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Research Grants on Education: Small

Application deadlines:.

Applications Open February 23, 2024

Full Proposal Deadline April 30, 2024 (12:00 noon Central Time)

Program contact: Cynthia Soto [email protected]

The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. We accept applications three times per year.

This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location. Our goal for this program is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.

Program Statement

The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. Eligible investigators may also request additional supplemental funds for a course release. We accept applications three times per year. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method. Our goal for this program is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education. We seek to support scholarship that develops new foundational knowledge that may have a lasting impact on educational discourse. 

We recognize that learning occurs across the life course as well as across settings—from the classroom to the workplace, to family and community contexts and even onto the playing field—any of which may, in the right circumstance, provide the basis for rewarding study that makes significant contributions to the field. We value work that fosters creative and open-minded scholarship, engages in deep inquiry, and examines robust questions related to education. To this end, this program supports proposals from multiple disciplinary and methodological perspectives, both domestically and internationally, from scholars at various stages in their career. We anticipate that proposals will span a wide range of topics and disciplines that innovatively investigate questions central to education, including for example education, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, law, economics, history, or neuroscience, amongst others.

Moreover, we expect and welcome methodological diversity in answering pressing questions; thus, we are open to projects that utilize a wide array of research methods including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, ethnographies, computational modeling, design-based research, participatory methods, and historical research, to name a few. We are open to projects that might incorporate data from multiple and varied sources, span a sufficient length of time as to achieve a depth of understanding, or work closely with practitioners or community members over the life of the project.

April 2024 deadline

Eligibility and restrictions.

Eligibility

Proposals to the Small Research Grants on Education program must be for research projects that aim to study education. Proposals for activities other than research are not eligible (e.g., program evaluations, professional development, curriculum development, scholarships, capital projects, software development). Additionally, proposals for research studies focused on areas other than education are not eligible.

Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs applying for a Small Research Grant on Education must have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field, or appropriate experience in an education research-related profession. While graduate students may be part of the research team, they may not be named the PI or Co-PI on the proposal.

The PI must be affiliated with a non-profit organization or public/governmental institution that is willing to serve as the administering organization if the grant is awarded. The Spencer Foundation does not award grants directly to individuals. Examples include non-profit or public colleges, universities, school districts, and research facilities, as well as other non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS (or equivalent non-profit status if the organization is outside of the United States).

Proposals are accepted from the U.S. and internationally, however, all proposals must be submitted in English and budgets must be proposed in U.S. Dollars.

Restrictions

Proposed budgets for this program are limited to $50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy . Eligible investigators may also request additional supplemental funds for a course release. See the Optional Supplemental Course Release section for details.

Projects proposed may not be longer than 5 years in duration.

PIs and Co-PIs may only hold one active research grant from the Spencer Foundation at a time. (This restriction does not apply to the administering organization; organizations may submit as many proposals as they like as long as they are for different projects and have different research teams.)

PIs and Co-PIs may not submit more than one research proposal to the Spencer Foundation at a time. This restriction applies to the Small Grants Program, Large Grants Program, Racial Equity Research Grants Program, and Research-Practice Partnership Program. If the PI or any of the Co-PIs currently have a research proposal under consideration in any of these programs, they are required to wait until a final decision has been made on the pending proposal before they can submit a new proposal.

How to Apply

The application process begins with a full proposal; there is no requirement to submit an intent to apply form. Full proposals for a Small Research Grant on Education are due by 12:00pm Noon central time on the deadline date.

Full Proposal Guidelines

Small Grant proposals must be submitted through an online application form following the guidelines below.

Step 1 – Registration

Note: This application is configured for the Principal Investigator (PI) on the project to register and submit the form. If someone other than the PI will be completing the online application (e.g., an administrative assistant), the PI should register as described in Step 1 below, then provide their username and password to the person assisting them with the application.

If you (the PI) have never accessed the Spencer Foundation online portal, you must register and create a profile by going to https://spencer.smartsimple.us and clicking the “Register Here” button. Follow the guidelines on the registration page to create your profile.

If you already have an account, log on to update your profile and access the application.

Step 2 - My Profile

After logging in, follow the directions to complete the information requested on the My Profile page and upload your current CV (10-page limit). The My Profile page is your online account with the Spencer Foundation whether you are applying for a grant, reviewing a proposal, or submitting a grantee report.

Note: If you will have Co-PIs on your project, they must also register and complete their profile information if they wish to be included on the application.

Step 3 – Start a Proposal

To fill out the application, go to your Workbench and click the Apply button for the Small Research Grants on Education. Your draft application can be saved so that you can return to it at a later time and continue working on it. Once you save a draft application, you can find it again on your Draft Proposals list on your Workbench.

Small Grant Proposal Elements

Within the online application, there are detailed guidelines for each section. Below is an overview of the elements you’ll be expected to complete.

Project Personnel - As the person creating the draft application, you will automatically be assigned to the proposal as the Principal Investigator. If there are Co-PIs on the proposal, they can be added to the application in this section.  They must first follow Steps 1 and 2 above before being added to the application.

In this section you are also asked to confirm that neither the PI nor the Co-PIs currently have another research proposal under review at Spencer (see Restrictions).

Proposal Summary – Information about the project is requested, such as the project title, start and end dates, the central research question(s), and a 200-word project summary.

Budget and Budget Justification - The budget form is divided into the following categories and each category has a pulldown menu of the line-item choices listed in parentheses below:

  • Salaries (PI, Co-PI, Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Graduate Student, Researcher, Undergraduate Researcher, Other Research Staff, Other Staff, Supplemental PI Course Release, Supplemental Co-PI Course Release)
  • Benefits (PI Benefits, Co-PI Benefits, Researcher Benefits, Other Staff Benefits, Tuition/Fees, Supplemental Course Release Benefits)
  • Other Collaborator (Independent Consultant, Advisor)
  • Travel (Project Travel, Conference or Dissemination Travel)
  • Equipment and Software (Equipment, Software)
  • Project Expenses (Supplies, Participant Stipends/Costs, Communication, Transcription)
  • Other (This should only be used for expenses not covered in the choices above)
  • Subcontracts (Information is pulled from the subcontract budget forms – see below)

Each expense for your project should be added and the budget narrative field should be completed, providing a description of that specific expense.  Detailed guidelines are available within the application form.

Subcontracts: If your project will have subcontracts, a separate subcontract budget form will need to be completed for each. The subcontract form has the same categories and line-item choices listed above.

Proposal Narrative - You are expected to upload a proposal narrative pdf that includes the following:

A description of the project, the central research question(s), and the project’s significance.

A rationale for the project. This includes (a) summary of the relevant literature, the relationship of the proposed research to that literature, and the new knowledge or contribution to the improvement of education expected to result from the proposed research; and (b) a summary of the conceptual framework or theory guiding the project and how the project utilizes or builds on this framework of theory.

A description of the proposed research methods, description of participants, data collection instruments, and modes of analysis the project will employ. If applicable to the proposed methods, please include (a) information about the proposed sample/case definition and selection procedures; (b) research design, including when appropriate a description of the context of the study; (c) description of key constructs, measures and data sources; (d) procedures for data collection; and (e) procedures for data analysis.

This narrative may not exceed 1800 words and at the conclusion should include the word count in parentheses. Your reference list should follow your narrative in the same pdf file and will not count toward the 1800-word limit.

The text should be double–spaced and in 12-point font. APA style is preferred.

Note: Tables and other figures can be included in the text of your proposal, where appropriate, provided they are used sparingly. The text contained in any tables and figures will not count towards the word limit. However, it is important that you describe or explain any tables or figures in the narrative portion of your proposal, which will contribute to your word count. Do not assume that tables and other figures are self-explanatory.

Project Timeline - A project timeline should be uploaded as a PDF file and should indicate the proposed start and end dates of the project as well as key project events and milestones. The major activities listed in the project timeline should be reflected in the proposal narrative. The project timeline may not exceed 1 page and the text should be in 12-point font. The proposed project duration can be up to 5 years.

Project Team – A document describing the project team should be uploaded in pdf format and should identify the roles, responsibility and knowledge base of the PI, Co-PI(s), and any supporting researcher(s). In the case where your project includes Co-PIs and other supporting researchers, this document should articulate how the team will work together to complete the research project, highlighting what each team member will contribute to the project. Further, a short description of the relationship between the project team and the research site may be included, if appropriate. This document should not exceed 250 words and should be double–spaced in 12-point font. Note: this document will be reviewed along with the CV of the PI and any Co-PIs included on the application.

Optional Supplemental Course Release – The Spencer Foundation recognizes that scholars' course loads vary significantly across the field creating differential contexts and capacities for research projects. To help mitigate these uneven demands on time, the PI or Co-PI may request supplemental course release funds of up to $10,000 over and above the $50,000 Small Grant budget limit, for a total of up to $60,000.

To be eligible, the scholar (PI or Co-PI) must have a course load of 6 or above per academic year. The supplemental funds cannot be used for anything besides a course release for the scholar and should be the standard rate for a course release at their institution. You may only request 1 additional course release per grant. Two things of note: 1) requesting the Supplemental Course Release funds does not guarantee they will be awarded, and 2) if you have a course load that is less than 6, you may still include a course release in your proposal budget, but your budget may not exceed the $50,000 Small Grants limit and you are not required to supply the documents requested below.

To apply for these the Optional Supplemental Course Release Funds, there are 3 additional application pieces needed:

  • The amount requested and a brief budget narrative for the Supplemental Course Release should be included in the Proposal Budget section (detailed above). It should be clearly indicated in the Salary section of the budget form by choosing the appropriate Supplemental Course Release line item from the drop-down menu, as well as in the Benefits section as needed.
  • A 250-word Course Release Rationale Statement describing how the additional course release will impact the proposed project should be uploaded as a PDF file.
  • A Supporting Letter from the scholar's Dean or Chair should be uploaded below as a PDF file. The supporting letter must include the following: (a) confirmation that the scholar's course load is 6 courses or more per academic year, (b) confirmation that the scholar will be released from teaching a course, if awarded the supplemental funds, and (c) confirmation the budgeted amount for the course release is appropriate for their institution.

Optional Appendices A – If you have additional documents focused on scientific instrumentation relevant to the study, for example interview protocols or survey instruments, they can be uploaded in this section of the application as supplemental information.

Optional Appendices B – If you have other supporting documents, such as letters of agreement or collaboration, they can be uploaded in this section of the application. Please see the guidelines in the online application for more information about these types of appendices.

Optional Appendices C - Innovative Approaches to Equity in Research: We recognize that scholars and scholarship have continued to develop innovative approaches to conducting research in ethical and just ways. Scholars have raised that proposals attending to these issues in sophisticated ways often face choices in providing detail in their proposals. Thus, if you so choose , you are invited to upload a one-page appendix in your grant proposal to elaborate on the theoretical, methodological, and partnership structures, or other dimensions you deem as relevant to conducting ethical and just research. For example, if your work engages youth, families, or community-based organizations, you may want to elaborate on how traditional power dynamics will be addressed. Or, if your work engages with Indigenous communities, you may want to elaborate on the project leadership’s histories and engagement with Indigenous communities, any formal agreements (e.g. Tribal IRB or approvals), or the use of Indigenous methodologies in the project. Or, perhaps you are working on new quantitative measures or modeling approaches that would benefit from further explanation. We anticipate and welcome a wide range of other possibilities.

A note about IRB Approval: Proof of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is not required at the time of proposal submission.  In the event that IRB approval is needed for this project and it is chosen for funding, the Administering Organization will be responsible for obtaining IRB review and approval in accordance with its institutional policies and applicable law.

Resubmission – If this is a resubmission of a proposal previously submitted to the Spencer Foundation, you are asked to indicate this within the application and upload a 1-page explanation of how the proposal was revised.

Project Data – Within the online application, we ask you to choose the appropriate options with regard to your research project in the following categories: disciplinary perspective, methodologies, topics, geographical scope, contexts, and participants. This information is helpful in determining the appropriate reviewers for your proposal and for internal evaluations of our grant programs.

Signature from Authorized Representative of the Administering Organization – This section of the application details the steps necessary to obtain the authorized signature for your proposal through the Adobe E-sign process.  You are required to provide the Signatory’s name, title, and email address; this is normally an administrative or financial person that has the authority to sign the proposal on behalf of your organization. Note: The signature process must be completed by noon on the deadline date. You, as the applicant, are responsible for making sure your proposal is signed by the deadline.  Please account for the time it takes your organization’s authorized signer to review and sign proposal submissions.  We recommend filling in the online application at least a week ahead of the deadline date. The Spencer Foundation is unable to accept late submissions.

Once you’ve completed all of the elements listed above, click the Submit button at the bottom of the application page and it will be routed to your Signatory for signature and final submission.

Review Process

The Small Research Grants on Education program uses a peer review process for all eligible submissions.  Each proposal will be reviewed by both external panel reviewers and internal staff. The review process for this program takes approximately 6-7 months from the deadline date.

The review panel for this program is made up of scholars in the field of education research with expertise across many disciplines and methodological areas.  Panelist are asked to rate and comment on the following aspects of your proposal:

Significance of the Project: Reviewers will evaluate the centrality of education in the research, the importance of the topic to its field, and the quality of the research question(s) and/or direction of inquiry.

Connection to Research and Theory: Reviewers will evaluate the adequacy of the description of how other researchers have treated the same topic and how well the proposal responds to prior work and theory.

Research Design: Reviewers will evaluate the overall quality, sophistication, and appropriateness of the research design as well as its alignment with the research question(s) and/or conceptual framing.

Budget and Timeline: Reviewers will evaluate the adequacy of the budget and timeline.

Project Team: Reviewers will comment on the potential of the investigator(s) to complete the study as described and share the results or other findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q : Does this program support research in settings other than K-12 and higher education institutions?

A : Yes, Spencer funds research projects that span the life course (i.e., from early childhood to adult learning) as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school.

Q : Do you have a preference for certain research methodologies?

A : No, we are open to whatever methods make sense for answering the questions at hand. Historically, Spencer has supported research across a range of methods and academic disciplines, and we expect this to continue in this program.

Q : Do you have a preference for research teams vs. individual researchers?

A : No, we do not have a preference. The important thing is to plan the staffing around the aims of the project.

Q : Can a graduate student serve as a Co-PI on a proposal submission?

A : No, the PI and any Co-PIs named on the proposal are expected to have earned doctorate degrees prior to proposal submission.  While graduate students may be included in the budget as research assistants, this program is not meant to support student research projects.

Q : Do you accept proposals from outside the United States?

A : Yes, we accept proposals from outside the U.S. Application materials must be submitted in English and project budgets must be in U.S. dollars.

Q : Do you have a preference for regional, national, or international projects?

A : No, we do not have a preference.

Q : What is the expected duration of projects in this program?

A : We leave the duration of the project up to the PI/research team to determine, but limit it to no more than 5 years.

Q: Can my organization submit more than one proposal at a time?

A: Yes, as long as the proposals are for different projects and the research teams are different, it is fine for an organization to submit multiple applications at one time.

Q : If I (the PI or Co-PI) have a current grant through Spencer, can I apply for a new grant?

A : You may not hold more than one active research grant at a time from the Spencer Foundation. You may apply for a new grant while you have an active grant at Spencer if the active grant will end before the anticipated start date of the new project.

Q : If I am turned down, is it possible to revise my proposal and reapply in a later cycle?

A : Yes, Spencer welcomes proposal resubmissions. However, many factors go into the final decision on each proposal, including our limited budget. Even if you receive feedback on your proposal and are able to address all of the reviewer concerns in the submission, we can offer no guarantees as to the likelihood of funding due to the fact that we currently fund less than 10% of the submissions we receive. Please note, resubmissions are considered among all of the other newly submitted proposals and are not given special status or consideration in the review process.

Q : I have an idea for a project and would like feedback. Is it possible to contact someone?

A : If you have reviewed our program statement and application guidelines and still have questions about whether your idea for a research project falls within this program, feel free to email us at [email protected] for guidance. While we are not able to provide feedback on proposal drafts, we are happy to answer questions by email. Additionally, if helpful please consult the Spencer writing guides .

Q: How do I determine my start date and when should I expect payment if my proposal is selected for funding?

A: We recommend proposing a start date that is at least 8 months after the proposal deadline. The review process for this program takes approximately 6-7 months and once notified of the funding decision, it can take an additional 2 months for the official approval process, which entails reviewing the budget, processing award letters, and issuing the grant payment. NOTE: Grant payments are issued on the third week of each month. If Spencer has not received your signed award letters by your start date, your payment will not be issued.

Q: Are budgets expected to include in-kind giving or cost sharing? If not expected, is it allowed?

A: In-kind giving or cost sharing is not expected or required as part of your proposal budget. However, if you plan to include in-kind giving or cost sharing as part of your project budget, you should indicate this in the online budget form in the narrative section. If your proposal is chosen for funding, the grant award may be contingent upon receiving documentation confirming the additional support.

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Call for Research Grant Proposals AERA Grants Program Seeks Proposals for Research Grants

The next proposal deadline for the Dissertation and Research Grants will be announced in February 2024.

With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Grants Program seeks proposals for Research Grants. The AERA Grants Program provides Research Grants to faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral­level scholars. The aim of the program is to advance fundamental knowledge of relevance to STEM education policy, foster significant science using education data, promote equity in STEM, and build research capacity in education and learning. The program supports highly competitive studies using rigorous quantitative methods to examine large-scale, education-related data. Since 1991, this AERA Program has been vital to both research and training at early career stages.   

The Grants Program encourages the use of major data sets from multiple and diverse sources. It emphasizes the advanced statistical analysis of data sets from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other federal agencies. The program also supports studies using large-scale international data systems (e.g., PISA, PIRLS, or TIMMS) that benefit from U.S. federal government support. In addition, statewide longitudinal administrative data systems (SLDS) enhanced through federal grants are also eligible for consideration. The inclusion of federal or state administrative information that further expands the analytic capacity of the research is permissible. The thrust of the analysis needs to be generalizable to a national, state, or population or a subgroup within the sample that the dataset represents.

The Grants Program is open to field-initiated research and welcomes proposals that:

  • develop or benefit from advanced statistical or innovative quantitative methods or measures;
  • analyze more than one large-scale national or international federally funded data set, or more than one statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) or incorporate other data enhancements;
  • integrate, link, or blend multiple large-scale data sources; or
  • undertake replication research of major findings or major studies using large-scale, federally supported or enhanced data.

The Grants Program encourages proposals across the life span and contexts of education and learning of relevance to STEM policy and practice. The research may focus on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to such issues as student achievement in STEM, analysis of STEM education policies, contextual factors in education, educational participation and persistence (pre-kindergarten through graduate school), early childhood education and development, postsecondary education, and the STEM workforce and transitions. Studies that examine issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion across STEM topics and/or for specific racial and ethnic groups, social classes, genders, or persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Applicant Eligibility Research Grants are available for faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral­level scholars. Proposals are encouraged from the full range of education research fields and other fields and disciplines engaged in education-related research, including economics, political science, psychology, sociology, demography, statistics, public policy, and psychometrics. Applicants for this one-year or two-year, non-renewable award must have received their doctoral degree at the start of the award. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. Non­U.S. citizens affiliated with a U.S. university or institution are also eligible to apply. Underrepresented racial and ethnic minority researchers as well as women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Researchers who have previously received Research Grants through the AERA Grants Program (as a PI or Co­PI) may not apply for a Research Grant. However, applicants who have received an AERA Dissertation Grant are eligible to apply for a Research Grant. Dissertation Grant recipients must complete the Dissertation Grant before applying for a Research Grant.

Data Set Eligibility The research project must include the analysis of large-scale data. The data set can originate from one or multiple sources, including (1) federal data bases, (2) federally supported national studies, (3) international data sets supported by federal funds, or (4) statewide longitudinal administrative data systems (SLDS) enhanced through federal grants. Although the emphasis is on large-scale education data sets and systems, other social science and health-related databases that can advance knowledge about education and learning are eligible for consideration.

Many national data resources, including important longitudinal data sets, have been developed or funded by NCES, NSF, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Institutes of Health, or other federal agencies. International datasets such as PISA, PIAAC, TIMMS, and others are supported. If international data sets are used, the study must include U.S. education.

NCES has enhanced and improved SLDS through grants to nearly every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. This federal investment has produced state-level data from pre-K to grade 12, through higher education, and into the workforce. Many SLDS are available for analysis and can be used to address salient issues in education research or linked with other data sets.

Data Set Access The data set(s) of interest must be available for analysis at the time of application. Use of public or restricted-data files is permissible. Prior to receiving funding, applicants must provide documentation that they have permission to use the data for the research project. 

Data Sharing All data or data-related products produced under the AERA Grants Program must be shared and made available consonant with ethical standards for the conduct of research. Grantees are expected to place article-related data, [1] codebook or coding procedures, algorithms, code, and so forth in an accessible archive at the time of publication. Also, at a reasonable time after completion of the research project, all data or data-related products must be archived at the AERA-ICPSR Data Sharing Repository supported by NSF and located at the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University of Michigan. AERA provides guidance to facilitate the data sharing and archiving process.

Research Grant Award Awards for Research Grants are up to $25,000 for 1­year projects, or up to $35,000 for 2­year projects. In accordance with AERA's agreement with the funding agencies, institutions may not charge indirect costs or overhead on these awards.

The funds can be used for research-related expenses such as course buyout, summer salary, travel to secure data enclaves or scholarly conferences, books, computer equipment, and other expenses directly related to conducting this research. As part of the proposal, applicants provide a budget that outlines anticipated research-related expenses.

In addition to the funding, grantees will be paired with a Governing Board member who will monitor grantees’ progress and potentially advise on their research.

Informational Webinar Applicants are encouraged to watch the informational webinar to learn more about the AERA Grants Program and discuss the application process.

Project Dates AERA is flexible on research project start dates, depending on what is best for the applicant. The earliest date a grant may start is approximately three months following the application deadline. Alternatively, an award start date several months or more after that may be requested.

Funding Restrictions Research Grantees may not accept concurrent grant or fellowship awards from another agency, foundation, institution or the like for the same project that is funded by the AERA Grants Program. If the awardee is offered more than one major grant or fellowship for the same project for the same time period, in order to accept the AERA Grants Program Research Grant, the other award(s) must be declined.

If the applicant is employed by a contractor of NCES, NSF, other federal agency, state agency, or other entity that provides the dataset proposed for the project, the research project must not be considered part of the applicant's work responsibilities. An additional letter from the applicant's employer is required as part of the application submission, stating that the research project is separate from the applicant's job duties. This letter must be sent electronically by the deadline to [email protected] .

Evaluation Criteria Evaluation criteria include the significance of the research question, the conceptual clarity and potential contribution of the proposal, the relevance to an important STEM education policy issue, the strength of the methodological model and proposed statistical analysis, and the applicant’s relevant research and academic experience. Additionally, the review criteria include the following: What is already known on the issue? How might this project inform STEM education policy? ,How does the methodology relate specifically to the research question? Does the applicant know the data set? Does the analytic plan fit the question and the data? How does this project promote equity in STEM education and learning? Is the applicant qualified to carry out the proposed study? Reviewers will be members of the AERA Grants Program Governing Board. Due to the large volume of applications received, the AERA Grants Program is unable to provide individual feedback on unfunded proposals.

Reporting Requirements Research Grantees will be required to submit a brief (3-6 pages) progress report midway through the grant period. A final report will be submitted at the end of the grant period. The final report consists of an extended project abstract (3-6 pages) and a statement of research dissemination and communication activities and plans (1-3 pages). Also, it is expected that a research manuscript in a journal-ready format will be submitted. Grantees may produce research reports, research policy briefs, and presentations at professional meetings related to this research. Materials should be submitted electronically to [email protected] . All reporting requirements and deadlines are outlined in the award letter.

Funding Disbursement Funding will be linked to the approval of the progress report and final report. Grantees will receive one-half of the total award at the beginning of the grant period, one-quarter upon approval of the progress report, and one-quarter upon approval of the final report. Grants are awarded through the grantee’s institution. In accordance with AERA's agreement with NSF, institutions cannot charge overhead or indirect costs to administer the grant funds.

Considerations in the Development of the Proposal Applicants are strongly encouraged to read Estimating Causal Effects: Using Experimental and Observational Designs , by Barbara Schneider, Martin Carnoy, Jeremy Kilpatrick, William H. Schmidt, and Richard J. Shavelson prior to submitting a grant proposal. Selection bias is a recurring issue during the review process and should be addressed in the proposal.

Applicants should choose research topics that can be supported by the samples and variables contained in the proposed data set(s). Applicants should also be familiar with the User Guides and/or Manuals (e.g., use of design weights and design effects) of the specific data sets. Applicants should be familiar with statistical methods and available computer programs that allow for sophisticated analyses of the selected data.

Applicants should explicitly address the curricular content when it applies. Applicants are encouraged to capitalize on the capacity of large-scale data sets to examine diverse populations, including racial, ethnic, social class, and gender groups. Studies are encouraged that promote or inform diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented population as well as across STEM topics. The proposed topic must have education policy relevance, and the models to be tested must include predictor variables that are manipulable (e.g., course work in mathematics, instructional practices used by teachers, parental involvement). Studies focusing on STEM education policy are strongly encouraged. Studies that model achievement test data should clearly define the achievement construct and identify the kinds of items to be used to operationalize the topic of interest. Also, when planning to use existing sub-scales, the applicant should describe why these sub-scales are appropriate and how they will be applied. Existing sub-scales provided by NCES or other agencies may not be appropriate for the proposed construct.

Research Grant Application Guidelines AERA Grants Program

Application Deadline All applications for the AERA Grants Program must be completed using the AERA online application portal by 11:59pm Pacific time on November 20, 2023 . An applicant may submit only one proposal to the AERA Grants Program for review at any one time. Due to the large volume of applications received, the AERA Program is unable to provide individual feedback on unfunded proposals.

Submission Information Please enter the background information requested in the proposal submission portal. This includes the principal investigator’s contact and background demographic information. Also, enter the proposal title, amount of funding requested, and the start and end dates of the project.

Dataset(s) used: Name data set(s) used (e.g., ECLS­K, ELS:2002, IPEDS, CCD, AddHealth, SLDS-State, PISA, and so forth). Proposals must include the analysis of at least one large-scale federal, international, or state administrative data system.

Project abstract Enter the abstract of your proposed research project (250 words maximum).

Contribution to the field Briefly describe the potential contributions this research will make to the field of education (250 words maximum). You may cut and paste or type into the text box.

Previous work Discuss how this project relates to your previous work, including your dissertation work. List any previous publications (200 word maximum).

  • Statement of how this research advances the current state of knowledge in the field, substantively and/or methodologically
  • Theoretical or conceptual framework for the research
  • Brief review of relevant research/policy literature
  • Research questions, hypotheses to be tested
  • Description of methodology including the data set(s) and justification for selecting data file to address research question; any additional or supplemental data sample (e.g., groups used, exclusions to sample, and estimated sample sizes); rationale for variables used; and specification and clarification of variables and analytic techniques
  • Data analysis plan and/or statistical model or formulas, appropriately defined
  • Brief dissemination plan for this research including proposed conferences to present the findings and potential scholarly journals to publish the research  
  • Variables list: Provide a categorized list of the variables from the NCES, NSF, or other data set(s) that will be used in this research project. (2 single-spaced pages maximum)  
  • References cited (not part of page limit)  
  • Budget . Awards for Research Grants are up to $25,000 for 1­year projects, or up to $35,000 for 2­year projects. There is no specific template for the budget. It may be a simple 2­column format or a more complex spreadsheet. Note that institutions may not charge overhead on AERA Research Grants. (no page limit)  
  • Current other support . If you currently have support from other sources (foundations, government agencies, institutions, etc.), include a list of any grants or fellowships that the PI and Co­PI(s) have been awarded. Include the name of the funding organization, title of project, dates of project, and amount awarded; otherwise enter NONE. (no page limit)  
  • Research and academic employment history
  • Relevant graduate courses in statistics and methodology
  • Relevant publications and presentations
  • Relevant professional affiliations and/or memberships

Please combine items 1-6 as one PDF document and upload on online application.

Further Questions Contact George L. Wimberly, Co-Principal Investigator, AERA Grants Program ( [email protected]) or 202-238-3200 if you have questions regarding the application or submission process. NOTE: All awards are contingent upon AERA's receiving continued federal funding.

Visit the AERA Grants Program Website   at http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram

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IERF’s mission is to research and share information on world educational systems and to facilitate the integration of individuals educated outside the United States into the U.S. educational environment and work force.

IERF accomplishes this by:

  • conducting comprehensive, quality research on world educational systems
  • sharing its research findings with the international community
  • providing research-based credentials evaluations and related services

The purpose of the research grant program is to aid IERF in carrying out this mission. Therefore, IERF invites individuals and organizations to submit appropriate research project proposals for funding. Research grants are awarded for research only and not for study.

The Sepmeyer Research Grant Program

About inez sepmeyer.

For many years, the late Inez Sepmeyer worked at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she focused on the admission and placement of international students and conducted research on international educational systems. Encouraged and aided by her late husband, Ludwig, she established the first U.S. private credentials evaluation service (IERF) in 1969. Her vision led to the publication of The Country Index, as well as other significant publications in the credentials evaluation field. Contributions include publications with the following organizations: NAFSA: Association of International Educators and American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) – both of which have awarded her honorary and/or life memberships.

About the Grant Program

The research grant program is named in honor of Inez and Ludwig Sepmeyer because of their combined involvement in international education and their commitment to research and publications on world educational systems.

Examples of previous awards have supported research leading to the following: Conference Presentations

  • Richard van Huyssteen. “South African Higher Education – Update.” 2002 American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
  • Mary DeBey. “Studying Education and Children: Teacher Education in Peru.” 2003 NAFSA – Association of International Educators Conference in Salt Lake City, UT.

Publications

  • Karen Lukas.  The Educational System of the Federal Republic of Germany: A Guide for Evaluating Educational Credentials (2002). International Education Research Foundation: Culver City, CA.
  • Country Profiles by Bon Agapin for  The New Country Index: Volume II  (2011). International Education Research Foundation: Culver City, CA.

About the Proposals

Grants up to $1000 will be awarded. Each research grant proposal is evaluated on how well its project design and expected outcomes address the following criteria:

  • supporting research for the evaluation of foreign academic credentials
  • promoting the integration of students, scholars and professionals holding non-U.S. academic credentials into the United States
  • facilitating the publication and dissemination of the results of the research
  • encouraging the exchange of information about the structure of educational systems and their corresponding credentials

Eligibility and Conditions

  • The Sepmeyer Research Grant Program is open to all persons, regardless of citizenship and country of residence.
  • The applicant must demonstrate substantial experience in the field of credentials evaluation, including experience as an evaluator, an admissions officer, or a counselor.
  • The applicant must demonstrate expertise in the country they propose to research.

There is  no  application form. The applicant is required to submit the following:

  • A detailed proposal containing the country to be researched, the sources that will be used, the time frame in which the profile will be completed, and a detailed account of the researcher’s experience and expertise in that country
  • The curriculum vitae of the researcher

Applicants are also requested to indicate where they learned about the Sepmeyer Research Grant Program. All materials submitted in support of the Research Grant application become the property of IERF and are not returned to the applicant.

Applications are considered twice a year. They should be submitted by February 15th or August 15th and addressed to:

Susan Bedil Executive Director International Education Research Foundation, Inc. Post Office Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 Phone: 310.258.9451 Fax: 310.342.7086 E-Mail:  [email protected]

2016-17 Sepmeyer Research Grant Recipients

IERF is pleased to announce Dr. Bernhard Streitwieser , Assistant Professor of International Education at The George Washington University, as a 2016-17 recipient of the Sepmeyer Research Grant.

The funding was awarded to support Dr. Streitwieser’s study on “German Higher Education and Credentialing Newly Arrived Immigrants.” The growing refugee situation in Europe has made Germany and the reaction of its citizenry and institutions, from the local government to the education sector, a focal point in the crisis. German universities have already taken in 50,000 refugee students in the Winter 2015 Semester, and more have since arrived. His study will focused on the challenges of the credentialing, placement and integration of Syrian refugees into Germany’s higher education system. To view the study, please click here . An article on his research can also be found in the 2016 summer edition of NAFSA’s IEM Spotlight newsletter.

IERF is also pleased to announce George Kacenga , Director of International Enrollment Management at University of Colorado Denver as a 2016-17 recipient of the Sepmeyer Research Grant.

The funding supported his research on the relationship between the increase in international student enrollment in the US and changes in the approaches to the analysis of foreign academic credentials over the past half century. George conducted this research as part of his doctoral dissertation as a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh. To view the study, please click here . 

What our institutions are saying...

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“IERF’s staff is extremely helpful, professional, and responsive.”

Anthony W. Adey, International Student Recruitment Officer, Memorial University of Newfoundland

“Our office staff are highly impressed with the publications in IERF’s Country Index Series.”

Jason Chambers, Assistant Director of International Transfer Admissions, University of Cincinnati

“The University of Cincinnati loves IERF evaluations. Keep up the great work!”

Sabrina Cortell, Director of Admissions, San Diego State University

“IERF’s evaluation reports are easy to review and accurate and the grading scale that IERF provides helps our international evaluators determine admission eligibility.”

James Crane, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, Brigham Young University

“IERF provides us with a sense of security and peace of mind in knowing that our applicants’ credentials have been accurately and securely reviewed.”

Jeannie D’Agostino, Assistant Director of Recruitment, Drexel University

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Suguru Fujiwara, International Transfer Credit and Articulation Specialist, University of Idaho

“Your reports are detailed and always accurate.”

Andy Ray, International Student Recruitment Manager, University of Tennessee

“Thanks so much for the great presentation on fraudulent credentials.”

Patricia Ware, International Admissions, Brigham Young University

“Thank you for all you do! You are such a joy to work with and we appreciate your diligence and your concerns!”

Donald White: Education Abroad Advisor & Program Coordinator, Appalachian State University

“I just received the Index of Academic Calendars & Dates and I want to thank you and your team for putting together such an informative resource.”

Jean Yoo, Assistant Credentials Assessor, University of Toronto

“Thank you for your work; not only your books but also your conference presentations and articles available on your website are rich in information that are absolutely essential to credential evaluation. I look forward to learning more from your publications.”

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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help People in Rural Communities Access Remote Education and Health Care

W ASHINGTON, March 1, 2024 –USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that USDA is inviting applications for grants to help people in rural communities access remote education and health care.

 USDA is making approximately $60 million nationwide in funding available under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. This program funds distance learning and telemedicine services, like audio and video equipment, to digitally connect people to education, training and health care resources that are limited or unavailable in remote parts of the country.

For example, DLT funding expands opportunities for:

      •       Students to participate in classes that may be in places that are too far to access in person.

  •  Teachers to provide their expertise, trainings, and educational services to students across the country.
  •  Patients to seek specialized care and treatment from medical professionals without needing to leave their home of communities.

 Eligible applicants include state and local governmental entities, federally recognized Tribes, nonprofits and for-profit businesses .

Maximiliano J. Trujillo-Ortega, USDA Rural Development State Director for Puerto Rico indicated that the last approved DLT Grants in Puerto Rico where in FY 2020.

For example, Migrant Health Western Region, Inc. received a DLT grant in the amount of $869,565 to deliver, in addition to primary care, medication assisted treatment and behavioral health services for substance use disorder (SUD) patients. Migrant Health provided telemedicine sessions 19,372 times to 500 patients in Mayaguez, Cabo Rojo, Lajas, Guánica, Yauco, Maricao, San Sebastian, Las Marias and Isabela.

Another award of $998,076 was given to the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust. Their project established telemedicine networks at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and private clinics throughout 18 municipalities. The project improved access to clinical service and consisted of board-certified physicians delivering services to approximately 33,000 patients, with service specialists including endocrinology, dermatology, pneumology, and neurology, among others.

 Trujillo-Ortega invited interested party to apply now to the DLT Program.

USDA is particularly interested in applications that will advance Biden-Harris Administration priorities to:

  •  Reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities. •
  • Ensure all rural residents have equitable access to Rural Development (RD) programs and benefit from RD-funded projects.
  • Help rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.

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The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is pleased to announce research grants for travel to and research at the David and Fela Shapell Family Collections, Conservation and Research Center, which houses the Museum's permanent collection and archive. Grant recipients will have one year from the award of the grant to complete their funded research week. 

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  • Applicants must be North American-based Holocaust scholars who are untenured, contingent, or working outside of academia.
  • Applicants must propose an original research project related to the field of Holocaust studies.

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  • a short summary (no more than 4 double-spaced pages) of the research project and justification
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Paying for college and other advanced degrees is challenging for many students. This is why tapping into the world of scholarships and grants can be so worthwhile. For the most part, scholarships and grants provide money that doesn’t need to be paid back, making them a particularly attractive form of financial aid.

There are many scholarships and grants available to support different kinds of students – including women pursuing advanced degrees.

Keep reading for more information about what scholarships and grants are, how to apply for them, and a sampling of scholarships and grants that are available, some of which are specifically for women.

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Before you begin your search for scholarships and grants, it’s important to understand the differences between the two. Scholarships and grants are terms that are often used interchangeably. This is because both of these financial aid funds don’t need to be paid back in most cases.

The main differences between grants and scholarships are where the funds come from, the eligibility criteria for them, and the application processes.

Grants are typically provided by the federal government, state governments, nonprofits, and schools. Students may become eligible for some of the best-known grants – like the Pell Grant offered by the federal government – by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) .

Scholarships are offered by a range of institutions, but also individuals, companies, community organizations, and other entities. Some scholarships require students to file the FAFSA ® to be eligible, some require separate applications in addition to the FAFSA ® , and some don’t require the FAFSA ® at all.

In many cases, grants are given based on financial need, whereas scholarships are given for a range of reasons, including merit-based achievements, extracurricular activities, fields of study, financial need, and more.

How to apply for scholarships and grants

The first recommended step to be eligible for grants and scholarships is to file the FAFSA ® . This is how eligible students may access financial aid like the Pell Grant (a need-based grant for undergraduate students), among other grants and scholarships.

Scholarships and grants can have their own applications outside of or in addition to the FAFSA ® , so it’s important to gather information on the scholarship or grant you’re interested in, which may be able to be found on the respective website or by reaching out to the organization or institution offering the grant or scholarship for more information on it.

After you’ve gathered information on the eligibility requirements for a scholarship or grant and you’ve decided to apply for one, your next step is to complete the scholarship or grant’s application if they have one. Some applications may require you to write essays or to record video responses to prompts. Some applications may require that you get letters of recommendation, too. Letters of recommendation might be written by teachers, people in your community, employers, or others, depending on the requirements set by the application.

Be sure to read all applications you complete thoroughly to understand the requirements and to fill them out fully before the respective deadlines.

Don’t be afraid to apply for multiple scholarships and grants to increase your chances of receiving this financial aid. There’s no limit to the number of scholarships and grants that you can apply for.

Scholarships and grants undergraduate and graduate women students should consider

The range of scholarships and grants available to women is vast. There are grants offered by the federal government, merit-based scholarship opportunities offered by nonprofits, scholarships for women pursuing a career in STEM, and much more. Here are some examples.

The Minerva Scholarship Program

The Minerva Scholarship program was created by Women in California Leadership to support the advancement of women in the State of California. The foundation provides scholarships to select women who are residents of California to help them achieve their educational objectives. Scholarship recipients can expect to receive either a $3,000 award (up to 108 available) or a $10,000 award (only one available).

Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship

The Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship aims to empower the next generation of women tech industry leaders by encouraging women to pursue degrees in technology. Scholarship recipients can expect to receive an award of $500 sent to the winner's academic institution.

ITWoman Scholarship Program

The ITWomen Charitable Foundation's college scholarship program has a mission to increase the number of women earning information technology and engineering degrees. It caters to female high school seniors graduating from schools in South Florida. The scholarship recipient can expect to receive $2,000 annually for their undergraduate studies.

Society Women Engineers (SWE) Incoming Freshman

SWE Scholarships aims to support women pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally. In 2023, SWE gave 330 new and renewed scholarships valued at more than $1.5 million. One such scholarship is the ABET Incoming Freshman Scholarship for women studying in engineering or technology-related fields. Awards range from $1,000 to $19,000.

American Medical Woman’s Association (AMWA) Medical Education Scholarship

The AMWA scholarship program began in 1925 and aims to support medical students who’ve been nominated by the association. The scholarship recipients, who must be enrolled in medical school, can expect to receive an award of $500.

Auxiliary Legacy Scholarship

The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Education Foundation Auxiliary Legacy Scholarship is an annual scholarship that is awarded to a female undergraduate student either entering or continuing their junior year of a four-year ABET-accredited engineering program. Scholarship recipients can expect to receive an award of $5,000. 

Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) Foundation & Podcast Movement Scholarship

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation gives out a $2,500 award for the 2024 spring semester to a female undergraduate student pursuing a career in media and journalism. The recipient will complete an audio interview with a 2024 Gracie Award winner. The recipient will get two complimentary tickets to attend the Gracie Awards luncheon in New York City. Of note, the application for 2024 has closed.

Women In International Trade (WIIT) Scholarship

The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) scholarship supports women who study all aspects of international trade, including trade policy and negotiations, global business and supply chains, economic development, women’s economic empowerment, and more. It’s awarded twice a year, and scholarship recipients can expect to receive an award of $1,500 and access to mentorship and career development opportunities.

New York Women in Communication (NYWICI) Scholarship

The NYWICI Scholarship aims to empower women pursuing careers in communications. This scholarship is open to high school seniors or full-time undergraduate and graduate students who live in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania and meet other eligibility requirements. Scholarship recipients can expect to receive awards between $2,000 to $10,000.

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award

The Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award is an AWIS Educational Foundation program for female college sophomores and juniors studying physics, including space physics, geophysics, and geoscience. One $2,000 award is given annually to a female student who has high academic achievement and meets other selection criteria.

The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for low-income women who are at least 17 years old with minor children who are pursuing their first degree at a post-secondary institution. In 2023, five awards of $5,000 were awarded and were disbursed in two installments over the academic year.

Women’s Independence Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for female survivors of intimate partner abuse. Preference is given to applicants who are single moms with young children, but being a mother is not a requirement for this scholarship. The awards are for between $500 to $2,000 per semester for women seeking undergraduate degrees and $1,000 a semester for women seeking their master’s degree. Recipients aren’t required to attend school full-time.

Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Scholarship

The Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Scholarship offers an award for a student who is 25 years old or older and is studying to teach at an elementary school. Scholarship recipients can expect an award of up to $1,500. This is not a renewable award, though there’s an opportunity to reapply for those who continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Secondary Teacher Scholarship

The Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Secondary Teacher Scholarship offers an award for a student who is 25 years old or older and is studying to teach at the secondary school level. Scholarship recipients can expect an award of up to $1,500. This is not a renewable award, though there’s an opportunity to reapply for those who continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Boomer Benefits Scholarship

This scholarship is for adult students 50 and older who are returning to school to complete their degree. Two scholarships worth $2,500 are awarded annually.

Executive Women International Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship

This scholarship is geared towards non-traditional students pursuing associate, bachelor, or master’s degrees or attending certification programs at accredited institutions. Applicants must be entering or being enrolled in college, university, or trade school for the first time or are re-training due to changes in the workplace.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships and Grants

The AAUW focuses on awarding women who will pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls. This program focuses on professionals and graduate-level students who need grants to pursue specific projects. Recipients can expect to tap into the almost $6 million in funding that gets awarded to 285 fellows and grantees. The grants include:

  • American Fellowships
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  • Community Action Grants
  • International Fellowships
  • International Project Grants
  • Research Publication Grants in Engineering, Medicine, and Science
  • Selected Professions Fellowship

Abel Wolman Fellowship

The Abel Wolman Fellowship aims to financially support women or minority students who are pursuing advanced training and research in the field of water supply and treatment. The doctoral fellowship is awarded annually. The scholarship recipient can expect an award of $30,000 to provide up to two years of funding.

College and graduate school grants for all

Many of the biggest grants for college and graduate school are made available by the federal government, and they are available to both men and women. To be eligible for all federal grants, you must first file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ). Some of these grants include the following.

The Pell Grant

Exclusively for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need, the Pell Grant is one of the most well-known federal grant opportunities . For the 2024-25 academic year, the maximum award an eligible student can receive is $7,395.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This grant is distributed by individual educational institutions and provides supplemental aid to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need beyond the Pell Grant. Awards usually range between $100 to $4,000 per year.

TEACH Grant

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students pursuing teaching careers. Students apply for the TEACH Grant before or during their undergraduate or graduate program and have to be enrolled in a TEACH Grant-eligible program. If your application is approved, your program will receive the funds and use them toward your tuition.

Most importantly, to receive a TEACH Grant, you must agree to complete a four-year service obligation teaching full-time in a high-need field at an institution serving low-income students within eight years after you graduate. If you don’t meet the TEACH Grant’s requirements, the grant converts into a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid, and interest is charged from the date the grant was disbursed.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants

This grant may be awarded to students who don’t qualify for a Pell Grant based on the information supplied on the FAFSA ® but who meet the remaining Pell Grant eligibility requirements. They must also have lost a parent or guardian to military service following the events of 9/11 in Iraq or Afghanistan and were under 24 at the time of that loss or enrolled in college at least part-time. The award amount is generally the same as the Pell Grant for the academic year. Of note, unlike the Pell Grant, the award amounts are currently reduced by 5.7% due to the Budget Control Act of 2011.

Final thoughts

There are many scholarship and grant opportunities, some for women specifically, to help when it comes to financing an education. Do your research on what’s available and what you may be eligible for, and make note of deadlines so you can apply for the opportunities on time.

One other thing to keep in mind is that many scholarships and grants expect students to file the FAFSA ® to be eligible for the opportunity. It’s often advisable to file the FAFSA ® as early as possible since some aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis.

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Climate change projects are funded through many programs across NIFA ‘s 70+ program portfolio —in addition to those directly related to climate. Join us on March 21, 2024 at 1 p.m. to learn more about how climate-related work is funded across some of the more unapparent program area priorities within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) .

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The specific focus of this webinar will be climate-related work funded through less obvious program area priorities within the Bioenergy, Natural Resources and Environment program area of AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science (FAS) Request for Applications. Highlights will include a quick description of programs and climate change-focused projects in research, education, and Extension. 

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Surgical Education Solutions: Grant Recipients Announced

From the education office desk.

The Department of Surgery has awarded five faculty-resident teams with seed funding to address challenges in education. The $5K grants are a continuation of the department’s academic development awards initiative, which launched in 2019 as an internal funding mechanism to accelerate early-stage research. “This year’s development awards are unique in their focus on education, but the spirit of investing department funds to spark creativity and collaboration is very much the same,” said Department of Surgery Chair, Dr. Nita Ahuja.

This year’s development awards are unique in their focus on education, but the spirit of investing department funds to spark creativity and collaboration is very much the same. Dr. Nita Ahuja

The winning projects represent five unique specialties, and address a range of issues, including bi-directional feedback, simulation skills development, and professionalism. “Last year’s faculty retreat on education initiated thoughtful discussion around many of these topics. We are excited to leverage that momentum and focus on the practical ways we can improve as teachers and learners in our own department,” said Vice Chair of Education, Dr. Mehra Golshan. Principal Investigators will be invited to present findings from their projects to the department in a future forum. The winning teams and projects include: PI: Jay Bader Co PI: Amit Khanna AI-technology applications to optimize case-based feedback for surgical learners in Robotic Colorectal Surgery PIs: Zachary Pickell, Jonathan Cardella Co PIs: Cassius Chaar, David Strosberg, Britt Tonnessen, Felix Lui and Rudy Durand Scheduled Observed Medical Student Encounters of Surgical Patients: Improving Feedback and Frequency PI: David Strosberg Co PI: Sarah Loh Building a Supplemental Vascular Surgery Curriculum for General Surgery Residents based on Vascular Surgery Consultation Requests PI: Rita Milewski Co PI: Vincent Mase The REACT (Remediation To Achieve CompeTency) Program PI: Karthik Prasad Co PI: Yan Lee, Avanti Verma, Ansley Roche Advanced Interdisciplinary Airway Management (AIAM) Simulation Training

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  • Michael Caty, MD, MMM Robert Pritzker Professor of Surgery (Pediatrics) and Professor of Pediatrics; Chief, Pediatric Surgery; Surgeon-in-Chief, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
  • Jonathan Cardella, MD, FRCS Associate Professor of Surgery (Vascular)
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Caroline Hoxby ( [email protected] ) is the Scott and Donya Bommer Professor of Economics at Stanford University. Hoxby is also the Director of the Economics of Education Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research. She is a Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. A public and labor economist, she is one of the world's leading scholars of the economics of education. Hoxby is well known for her research on school choice, school finance, the market for college education, peer effects, university finance and financial aid. Her current projects include work on how education affects economic growth; globalization in higher education; and ideal financing for schools. Hoxby is the recipient of many honors including Global Leader of Tomorrow (World Economic Forum) and Sloan, Olin, Mellon, and Ford fellowships. Hoxby has served as a presidential appointee to the National Board of Education Sciences. She has a Ph.D. from MIT, studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and obtained her BA from Harvard University.

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FY2024 McGovern-Dole International Food For Education and Child Nutrition Program

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), International Food Assistance Division, McGovern-Dole Branch announces this funding opportunity to apply for new Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) awards under the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole). This funding opportunity is available to: Private Voluntary Organizations (see 7 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] section 1599.2) for the definition of a private voluntary organization); Cooperatives; Intergovernmental Organizations; Governments of developing countries and their agencies; and Other organizations. USDA/FAS expects to enter into multiple new cooperative agreements under McGovern-Dole to make awards totaling up to $270,000,000 subject to the availability of funding. These awards will be for approximately five-year projects.

USDA/FAS will accept applications for projects in the following priority countries: Angola, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Laos, Malawi, and Rwanda. Of these, Angola and El Salvador are countries that do not currently have active McGovern-Dole projects. Applicants are advised to refer to Appendix B: Country Specific Guidance for country-specific information on program emphasis and agency priorities. USDA/FAS will also accept applications for non-priority countries; however, it will prioritize funding applications for the identified priority countries. McGovern-Dole projects are implemented in low-income, food-deficit countries globally.

USDA/FAS expects that Recipients of awards made under this opportunity will leverage donated U.S. agricultural commodities, local and regional agricultural commodities, and financial and technical assistance to carry out school feeding projects that strengthen food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, improve literacy and education, particularly with respect to girls, and support maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs. USDA/FAS also expects Recipients of awards to address sustainability so that the benefits of the program can be sustained after McGovern-Dole support ends. McGovern-Dole award Recipients are required to engage in monitoring and evaluation of standard and custom indicators and targets throughout the award cycle, including a baseline, midterm, and final evaluation and semi-annual performance and financial reporting. Please see Part F for more information on Federal Award requirements under McGovern-Dole.

Application Submission Deadline: May 3, 2024

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In accordance with the McGovern-Dole authorizing legislation, 7 U.S.C. 1736o-1, the following entities are eligible Applicants: • Private Voluntary Organizations (see 7 CFR section 1599.2 for the definition of a private voluntary organization); • Cooperatives; • Intergovernmental Organizations; • Governments of developing countries and their agencies; and • Other Organizations Please note: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are eligible to apply under “Other organizations.”

Multiple Applications and Awards: An Applicant may submit more than one application in response to this NOFO and may be offered more than one award.

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