Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Research Training Programs in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324B

<p>NCSER training programs prepare individuals to conduct special education and early intervention research that advances knowledge within the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Under this competition, NCSER will consider only applications that address one of the following topics: (1) Early Career Development and Mentoring&nbsp;or (2) Methods Training for Special Education Research. The <strong>Early Career</strong> program provides support for an integrated research and career development plan for early career investigators at institutions of higher education or non-academic research organizations who have established an interest in special education research and are developing research careers focused on learners with or at risk for disabilities. The <strong>Methods Training</strong> program funds training to help current education researchers, including state and local education agency research staff, maintain and enhance their research and analysis skills in order to conduct rigorous and relevant research focused on learners with or at risk for disabilities. For FY 2027, NCSER is only accepting applications for Methods Training focused on analyzing large administrative datasets to address research questions related to learners with or at risk for disabilities.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324B.</span></p>