Request for Applications: Open
Program: Statistical and Research Methodology in Education
Year: 2027
Request for Applications: Download
Letter of intent due: Sep 03, 2026
Application deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59:59 PM EDT
Overview
In this Request for Applications (RFA), NCER invites applications for projects that will contribute to its Statistical and Research Methodology in Education (Methods) grants program. The specific purpose of the Methods grants program is to develop and disseminate statistical and methodological products for use by education researchers as they carry out the type of education research IES supports.
For FY 2027, IES is accepting Methods applications under two topics:
- Core Grants
- Toolkits, Guidelines, Compendia, Review Papers, and Curated Data Resources
The Methods grants program supports the development of a wide range of statistical and methodological products, including new or improved methods, toolkits, guidelines, compendia, review papers, software, and curated data resources, to better enable education scientists to conduct rigorous education research.
Steps for submitting an application
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Review the IES Application Submission Guide The IES Application Submission Guide provides information on how to prepare and submit applications electronically through Grants.gov View the Application Submission Guide View guide
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Review the complete RFA for full requirements for this competition
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Download and complete the Application Package Grants.gov Application Packages provide all the forms that you must complete and submit to apply for the funding opportunities listed on this page.
Have questions about this RFA?
If you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, please reach out to the named program officer or attend office hours.
Program officer
Name: Emily Weaver
Title: Education Research Analyst
Agency: National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER)
Email: Emily.Weaver@ed.gov