Funding and Grant Opportunities
- SSRC
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
- Russell Sage
- Spencer Foundation
- National Academy of Education (NAEd) Fellowships
- Hopkins Predoctoral Training Program in Education Research
- AERA Grants Program Call for Applications
- Field Initiated Grants from the Department of Education
- Department
of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Funding Opportunities
- Postdoctoral Research and Training: View funded projects
- Predoctoral research and training: View Funded Projects
- Education Research Grants Program (CFDA 84.305A): NCER recently awarded 40 new grants under the Education Research Grants Program to applications considered under the September 2010 deadline: View Funded Projects
- U.S. Department of Education Funding Opportunities page gives an overview of over 200 grant programs
- ALAN C. Kerckhoff Memorial Fund
Hopkins Predoctoral Training Program in Education Research
Applicants and inquiries are invited for the Johns Hopkins University Interdisciplinary Predoctoral Training Program in Education Research, funded by the Institute of Education Sciences . Focused on improving school and student outcomes K-12, the multidisciplinary training program is a partnership of five academic departments at Hopkins and the University's Center for Social Organization of Schools (CSOS). In the Department of Sociology, training is from a sociology of education disciplinary perspective; in the Department of Mental Health, training is from a developmental science/prevention science disciplinary perspective; and in the School of Education (departments of Teacher Development and Leadership, Special Education and Interdisciplinary Studies in Education).
The Program's focus is advanced quantitative methods in education research. Its major elements, fulfilled in conjunction with the doctoral requirements of the host department, include:
- Four (4) advanced methods courses
- Randomized Trials Research Methods
- Advanced Statistical Methods in Education Research
- Evaluation Methods
- Measurement Theory and Methods
- Two (2) 12-month research placements
- Randomized trials project
- Statistical analysis of observational data project
- A summer teaching placement under the auspices of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Summer Learning
- Attendance at the Training Program annual Summer Research Institute, focused on an advanced methods topic
Traineeships are for full-time study and provide five years of funding. Prospective trainees are reviewed from admitted students into the doctoral program of one of the partnering academic units who at the time of application express an interest. Applicants must have a strong academic record and demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in educational research.
Applications should be received by the deadline of the host department (deadlines vary).
- Complete an application packet for a JHU doctoral program in one of the partnering units:
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Mental Health
- School of Education
- Departments of:
- Teacher Development and Leadership
- Special Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
- Submit an essay expressing your interest in being a trainee applicant. Essays must answer the following questions:
- Why do you feel you are exceptional candidate for the Training Program?
- What academic and professional experiences do you have in research, especially in educational research?
- How will the Training Program support your career objectives?
Application materials of students accepted for doctoral study with an interest in education research will be forwarded to the Training Program Steering Committee for its review. For additional information, please contact the Training Program Director Dr. Karl Alexander or the Steering Committee member representing the host graduate department of interest:
- Dr. Karl Alexander, Training Program Director and Chair, Department of Sociology
- Dr. Nicholas Ialongo, Department of Mental Health
- Dr. Deborah Carran, School of Education
- Dr. Martha Mac Ive , Center for Social Organization of Schools
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. Qualified candidates from disadvantaged minority populations are especially urged to apply.
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National Academy of Education (NAEd) Fellowships
NAEd invites applicants for the following fellowship programs:
The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Program supports early career scholars working in critical
areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral
fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly
contributions to the field of education. The program also
develops the careers of its recipients through professional
development activities involving National Academy of Education
members.
FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
- Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time.
- Fellowships must begin during the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Fellows take the equivalent of one year’s teaching leave during the fellowship term.
- Fellows will be included in professional development retreats with other fellows and NAEd members.
- Up to twenty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2010.
- Selection will be made by a committee of NAEd members.
More information and applications are available on the NAEd site for this program.
Call for Applications
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the continuation of the AERA Grants Program. Visit AERA online for new details. Please see the AERA Grants Program web site at http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram or contact:
Jeanie Murdock
AERA Grants Program
5662 Calle Real #254
Goleta, CA 93117-2317
phone: 805-964-5264
email: jmurdock@aera.net.
The U.S. Department of Education Funding Opportunities page gives an overview of the grants programs the Department manages and provides a wealth of information and downloadable applications, guides to grants, rules and regulations and many links to other funding opportunities.
ALAN C. Kerckhoff Memorial Fund: The fund will support graduate students and young scholars associated with the Research Committee on Social Stratification of the International Sociological Association, a group in which Professor Kerckhoff was active for his entire career. Those wishing to make donations should make the check payable to "RC-28" with a designation on the check that it be for the Alan C. Kerckhoff Memorial Fund. Donations should be sent to:
Alan C. Kerckhoff Memorial Fund
Department of Sociology
Box 90088, Duke University
Durham, North Carolina 27708-0088.