PDC28: Writing an Application for an IES Grant

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

Course leaders will introduce specific concepts and work through examples of strategies for writing key sections of the Project Narrative (e.g., introduction to the proposal, intervention description, theory of change, research design, analysis, and personnel), as well as examples of common errors and how to avoid them. Participants will have submitted initial drafts of some of these key sections and will work in small groups to revise them based on course leader and participant feedback. Participants will learn how to draft key sections of their proposals to the IES Education and Special Education Grants programs (CFDA 84.305A & 84.3024A). Based on application examples, course leader feedback, and participant comments, participants will redraft sections of their proposals. Participants must complete pre-session work, submit a copy to IES staff for initial feedback, and bring copies to share with other course participants. This course is by application only; see: www.aera.net (deadline: February 1, 2016).

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• Allen Ruby, Institute of Education Sciences

• Meredith J. Larson, National Center for Education Research