The National Center for Education Research (NCER) supports rigorous research that addresses the nation's most pressing education needs, from early childhood to adult education. Learn more about our work
Resources for Researchers
A collection of available data, videos, training materials, and more designed for active researchers
FY2023 Funded Grants
NCER awarded 12 new grants across multiple research and training grant competitions for an investments of over $19.6 million. Learn more about these 2023 grants.
Featured Resources
IES is seeking input to guide efforts to fund quick-turnaround high-reward, scalable solutions intended to improve education outcomes for all students. Specifically, we are seeking comments on the program structure and proposed focus areas for a potential new initiative called "From Seedlings to Scale" (S2S). The Request for Information (RFI) is open for comments through November 13, 2023. Comments must be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal regulations.gov.
Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 pandemic for IES grantees
Progress at NCER — Letters from our Commissioner, Dr. Elizabeth Albro, that highlight Center activities
Emerging Themes from NCER FY 2022 Awards
Providing Clarity on NCER Funding and Fiscal Year 2023 Competitions
Blog Series of Interest
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)
IES shares some of the work the research centers have been doing—and are seeking to do more of—in relationship to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
Spotlight on IES Training Programs Series
Through training programs, IES has been preparing researchers to conduct high-quality, rigorous education and special education research. This series spotlights these training programs and individuals who have participated in them. (Introduction to the Series)
COVID Series
Identifies how COVID-19 has impacted IES-funded education research studies and what our researchers are doing to address the challenges that educators, families, and policymakers face during this unprecedented time. (Introduction to the Series)