American Educational Research Association (AERA) / National Science Foundation (NSF) - Dissertation Grant

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DeadlineMay 20

Award amount$27,500 stipend

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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AERA-NSF Grants Program Informational Webinar

Webinar slides for the AERA-NSF Grants Program, detailing dissertation and research grants, eligibility, topics, data sets, proposal guidelines, and application procedures.

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Deadline

October 6, 2025

Award amount

$27,500 for 1-year (Dissertation Grants)

Eligibility

Advanced doctoral students at dissertation writing stage (Dissertation Grants); U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a doctoral program; Non-U.S. citizens enrolled in a doctoral program at a U.S. institution; University faculty and postdoctoral researchers (Research Grants); Completed doctoral degree at award start (Research Grants)

Requirements

Follow proposal guidelines; Clear and concise description; Research advances knowledge and methods; Salient research topic supported by literature; Measures clearly defined

Application materials

Dissertation abstract; Proposal narrative (4 pages single-spaced); Variables; Budget; Curriculum vitae

How to apply

Create an account in AERA Apply; Submit all required materials by the deadline

Important dates

Upcoming Deadlines: October 6, 2025; January 2026

Contact

grantsprogram@aera.net

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