Small Research Grants in Areas of Inquiry

Sponsor: The Spencer Foundation

Sponsor Program Link: Funding Opportunity Details

Value: up to $50,000 USD

Objectives: Support for research that falls within four areas of inquiry that identify broad topics that the Foundation believes have fundamental and abiding importance for educational improvement: educational and social opportunity, organizational learning, purposes and values of education and teaching, learning and educational resources. Proposals that don’t fit within one of these broad areas may be submitted as a field-initiated proposal.

Application deadlines:

  • August 22: OGPR deadline for faculty-level signature.
  • August 25: ORS deadline for institutional review and signature.
  • August 28: Spencer foundation deadline (4 pm CST).

Special Notes: The Spencer Foundation specifies that budgets of less than $50,000 may not include indirect costs. If you are considering applying please contact Heather Frost.