Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change

The Spencer Foundation is offering grants of up to $400,000 for collaborative research-practice partnerships aimed at addressing inequality in education.

Spencer Foundation


General
Open
Jul 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Jun 26, 2026 12:00 PM
$400,000.00
Other (Grant)
Private
Description

The Spencer Foundation's Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program supports collaborative education research projects that engage researchers with practitioners and policymakers. Projects may involve school districts, universities, community organizations, and other entities, with budgets up to $400,000 and durations up to three years. The program emphasizes addressing inequality in education and disrupting inequities. Preproposals are accepted once a year.

Classification Codes
NAICS541720Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSCAF12EDUCATION - APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
education researchresearch-practice partnershipsgrant funding
Timeline
Jun 26, 2026 12:00 PM-Posted Date
Jul 10, 2026 12:00 PM-Due Date
Requirements
Doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.)
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