By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Foundation is inviting proposals for the Small Research Grants on Education Program that supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education.
The objective of this program is to support ambitious and rigorous research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.
Overview
The Small Research Grants on Education Programme has budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. Eligible investigators may also request additional supplemental funds for a course release. The Foundation accepts applications three times per year.
The program supports proposals from across a range of topics and disciplines, including anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, law, economics, history, or neuroscience.
The Foundation will also welcome projects that might incorporate data from multiple and varied sources, span a sufficient length of time as to achieve a depth of understanding, or work closely with practitioners or community members over the life of the project.
Eligibility
The Small Research Grants on Education Program welcomes proposals from applicants who have earned a doctorate degree in an academic or professional field. Additionally, their proposal for research studies should be focused exclusively on education.
Application is open to all; however, all proposals must be submitted in English, and budgets must be proposed in U.S. dollars.
Deadline: April 16, 2025
How to Apply
Click here for more guidelines on the grant.
The Foundation invites proposals for its Small Research Grants on Education Program, supporting research aiming to improve education. This program funds projects up to $50,000, spanning one to five years, and considers supplemental funds for course releases. Applications are accepted thrice yearly and welcome diverse topics and disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, and law, with projects possibly utilizing varied data sources or engaging with practitioners.
Eligible applicants must hold a doctorate degree and focus their research on education. Applications are open to all but must be submitted in English with budgets in U.S. dollars. The proposal submission deadline is April 16, 2025. For application guidelines, visit the Spencer Foundation's website.
