This grant from the Institute of Education Sciences is for research projects that aim to create groundbreaking solutions in special education. The focus is on improving how future teachers are trained to help students with disabilities. The projects should be bold, involve different fields working together, and have the potential for big impacts.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or entity that can propose a transformative research project in special education. This includes universities, research institutions, and other groups capable of conducting high-quality research.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to propose a transformative and innovative project
- Lack of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proposing a project that does not focus on preservice teacher education systems
- Not addressing the needs of students with or at risk for disabilities
- Inadequate research approach or methodology
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Research methodology plan
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational capability statement
- Proof of eligibility
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Timeline for project milestones
- Plan for scalability and impact assessment
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Projects must be inherently risky but with high potential rewards.
- Cost-sharing or matching funds are required.
- The focus must be on preservice teacher education systems.
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations and guidelines.
Generated from official source details for readability
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization or entity that can propose a transformative research project in special education. This includes universities, research institutions, and other groups capable of conducting high-quality research. There are no specific restrictions on the types of applicants, making it broadly accessible to those with the capability to meet the grant's objectives.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or entity that can propose a transformative research project in special education. This includes universities, research institutions, and other groups capable of conducting high-quality research.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to propose a transformative and innovative project
- Lack of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proposing a project that does not focus on preservice teacher education systems
- Not addressing the needs of students with or at risk for disabilities
- Inadequate research approach or methodology
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support research and development activities that aim to improve teacher education systems for better outcomes in special education. This includes personnel costs, materials, and other expenses related to conducting high-quality research.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 11, 2026(55 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 10, 2027
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Ensure interdisciplinary collaboration is documented
- Prepare a detailed budget with cost-sharing information
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit proof of eligibility and organizational capability
- Plan for scalability and impact assessment
- Review federal regulations and guidelines for compliance
- Submit application by the deadline of December 11, 2026