# Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T (ED-GRANTS-101526-002)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ED-GRANTS-101526-002 |
| Title | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T |
| Agency | Department of Education |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-16 |
| Close date | 2026-12-11 |
| Award ceiling | $3,750,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Education |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | Institutions that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education and non-profit, for-profit, public, or private organizations and entities. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 84.324 |
| Summary | Through the Transformative Research in Special Education Grants program, IES seeks to support research and development of transformative solutions to seemingly intractable problems and challenges in special education. Transformative projects enact bold and innovative thinking, involve interdisciplinary collaboration, are inherently risky, and use high-quality research approaches to create high-reward, scalable solutions with the potential to lead to dramatic improvements for students with or at risk for disabilities. In FY 2027, the Transformative Research in Special Education Grants program will focus on Phase 1 grants to research and develop transformative solutions to dramatically improve |
| Agency contact | Courtney.Pollack@ed.gov |

## Why this score
- 36 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364087). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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