Small Research Grants program by Spencer Foundation

Call for Applications for the Small Research Grants program by Spencer Foundation

About the Organization

Since 1971, The Spencer Foundation has been a major source of funding for education-related research. It is the only national foundation that only supports this field of study.

We think that education research is crucial to raising educational standards, promoting equity in educational systems. And expanding opportunities for lifelong learning.

Regarding the Grant

We are also open to projects that use a variety of research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, ethnographies, design-based research, participatory methods, and historical research, to name a few. Furthermore, we expect and welcome methodological diversity in addressing pressing questions. We are open to initiatives that might use information from a variety of sources, last a long enough period to acquire a depth of understanding, or collaborate closely with practitioners or community members throughout the project’s lifespan.

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Eligibility

Academic research initiatives with the goal of studying education must be the focus of proposals to the Research Grants on Education program. Research-related proposals only; other activities are not allowed. (e.g., program evaluations, professional development, curriculum development, scholarships, capital projects). Additionally, research study suggestions that are not related to education are ineligible.

An acquired doctorate in an academic discipline or professional sector. Or sufficient experience in a profession connected to education research. Are requirements for Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs applying for a Small Research Grant on Education. Graduate students are allowed to participate in the research team but cannot be listed as the principal investigator (PI) or co-principal investigator (Co-PI) on the proposal.

If the grant is awarded, the PI must be connected to a non-profit or public/governmental entity that is willing to act as the administering organization. The Spencer Foundation does not give money to people directly. Examples include public or non-profit institutions, universities, school systems, and research centers. Other non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) judgment from the IRS are also examples (or equivalent non-profit status if the organization is outside of the United States).

International and American applications are both welcome, however all must be submitted in English, and budgets must be presented in US dollars.

Application

Deadline for Full Proposals: April 5, 2023 (12:00 noon Central Time)

Small Grant applications must be submitted using an online application form and must adhere to the rules listed below.

First Step: Registration

Note: The PI for the project must register and submit the form in order for this application to function. If someone else (such as an administrative assistant) will be filling out the online application. The PI should register as explained in Step 1 below, then give their username and password to the person helping them with the application.

The PI must register and set up a profile by going to https://spencer.smartsimple.us and selecting the “Register Here” button. If they have never used the Spencer Foundation’s online portal. To build your profile, go to the instructions on the signup page.

Second Step: My Profile

After signing in, adhere to the instructions to fill up the My Profile page’s information and upload your most recent resume (10 page limit). Your online account with the Spencer Foundation is located on the My Profile page whether you are submitting a grant application, reviewing a proposal, or grantee report.

Please take note that if you want to have Co-PIs on your project, they must also sign up and complete their profiles in order to be listed on the application.

Third Step – Start a proposal

Go to your Workbench and select the Small Research Grants on Education Apply option to access the application. You can store your draft application so that you can come back to it later and finish it. Once a draft application has been saved, it can be retrieved from your Workbench’s Draft Proposals list.

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