Writing an Application for an IES Grant: A Workshop

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This course will provide instruction on writing a successful application to the Institute of Education Sciences’ Education Research Grants Program (84.305A) and Special Education Research Grants Program (84.324A). The workshop will focus on 1) the research topics, 2) the research goal structure, and 3) the four sections of the Research Narrative (Significance, Research Plan, Personnel, and Resources) that comprise the most important part of the grant application. Direct instruction on these topics will be accompanied by review of examples, application to participant’s own work, and discussion. Participants are expected to be familiar with the IES Request for Applications (see http://ies.ed.gov/funding/), to have the skills needed for such research, and to bring a research idea and outline of a research plan.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• Allen Ruby, Institute of Education Sciences

• Meredith J. Larson, National Center for Education Research