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IES Hosts Summer Virtual Office Hours for NCSER Grant Applicant Technical Assistance
NCSER is hosting summer virtual office hours to provide technical assistance for grant applicants interested in open funding opportunities. More information on all the virtual office hours is available here. » More info
IES Releases Two New Requests for Applications to Create Scalable Solutions to Education Challenges
NCER has released new requests for applications for fiscal year 2025. Visit the IES funding page. » More info
The IES research centers are virtual office hours to provide technical assistance for grant applicants interested in open funding opportunities. More information on the virtual office hours is available here. » More info
The Work of IES
Watch a short video on how IES is supporting the development and use of independent education research, evaluation, and statistics.
Office of Science
The IES Office of Science oversees peer review of reports and research grant applications.
Peer Review of Reports
Peer Review of Grant Applications
Office of Science
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Featured Resources
The Standards for Excellence in Education Research (SEER)
Learn more about the Standards and access resources for making education research more transformational.
Transition from DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Fact Sheet
Information about the Federal government's transition from the DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Featured Publications
Educator's Practice Guide to Support Reading For Understanding, K-3
This new What Works Clearinghouse guide has research-based recommendations for improving early grades reading and ideas and tips for implementation in the classroom.
Guide to Education Data Privacy
This free resource for states and districts was developed by practitioners in the field through the National Forum on Education Statistics. It is designed to assist school staff in protecting the confidentiality of student data.
Latest Posts from the IES Blog
New Topic Landing Page:
IES Topic Pages
Learn more about what IES is doing across the Centers on critical topics in education including English Learners, STEM, Literacy, Career and Technical Education, and Postsecondary Education.
