The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with 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.
We accept applications two times per year.
The 2026 Tools Competition launches at a time of rapid change, rising urgency, and widespread demand for understanding and direction amidst evolving technology. Learners of all ages face new demands driven by AI, shifting labor markets, and persistent inequities. From early learning to workforce development, they need tools that are more effective, inclusive, and future-ready.
The Developmental Sciences program supports basic research that advances our understanding of perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to human development across the lifespan. Research supported by this program will expand our knowledge of the underlying developmental processes that support social, cognitive, and behavioral functioning, thereby illuminating ways for individuals to live productive lives as members of society.
NCSES welcomes proposals for research, conferences, and studies to advance the understanding of the S&T enterprise and encourage development of methods that will improve the quality of our data.
The emergence of artificial intelligence in education brings both exciting opportunities and tough questions. Members of the Artificial Intelligence in Education collaborative at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation are working with educators to help integrate and assess AI tools.
When ChatGPT was first released, faculty with ASU's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation saw an opportunity — not to replace proven and effective learning models, but to leverage and design tools that can enhance the student experience.
The Developmental Sciences program supports basic research that advances our understanding of perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to human development across the lifespan. Research supported by this program will expand our knowledge of the underlying developmental processes that support social, cognitive, and behavioral functioning, thereby illuminating ways for individuals to live productive lives as members of society.
The Center for Whole-Child Education, based at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, will co-lead a project with USC’s Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning, and Education centered on transforming adolescent education in California schools. The initiative aims to bring cutting-edge developmental science into classrooms, school systems and policy environments.
Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation recently recognized seven faculty members for their involvement in scholarship, teaching and community building. Their work is representative of the college’s many subject matter experts whose shared knowledge is driving action and impact across society.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to stimulate the growth of new connections between thinkers working in largely disconnected fields, who, together, may change the course of climate change’s impact on human health. Between Fall 2023 and Summer 2026, we will dedicate $1 million to supporting small, early-stage grants of $2,500–$50,000 toward achieving this goal.
