Transformative Research in Special Education Grants

The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences is offering Phase 1 grants for transformative research and development to improve preservice general and special education teacher education systems and outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities.

United States of America > Department of Education > Institute of Education Sciences > National Center for Special Education Research


General
Open (posted)
ED-GRANTS-101526-002
Dec 12, 2026 04:59 AM
Oct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
$3,750,000.00
3 years
Grant
Federal
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Contact
courtney.pollack@ed.gov
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Online
Description

The Institute of Education Sciences' National Center for Special Education Research is soliciting Phase 1 grant applications for transformative research and development focused on improving preservice teacher education systems. Proposed solutions should help attract, train, and retain preK-12 general and special education teachers who can provide high-quality instruction and improve outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities. Projects may run for up to three years and request up to $1,250,000 per year, with a maximum total award of $3,750,000. Applications must include an 18-page-or-less project narrative covering transformative potential, the research and development approach, deliverables and metrics, personnel, and resources, along with required appendices for an engagement and dissemination plan, data sharing and management plan, and alignment with SEER 27. Applicants must also describe plans for co-design partners and cost sharing of at least 5 percent of total federal funds during Year 1.

Classification Codes
NAICS541720Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSCAF12EDUCATION - APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
special education researchteacher education researcheducation systems research
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026-Application package available
Oct 29, 2026-Letter of intent due
Dec 12, 2026 04:59 AM-Application deadline
Jul 1, 2027-Possible contract start date
Requirements
Informational
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