Special Education Dissertation Research Fellowship Program (ALN 84.324G)

Funding: Up to $50,000 for a 1-year project period (up to 8 fellowships funded per cycle). Who can apply: Advanced doctoral students at US degree-granting institutions of higher education conducting dissertation research in special education; institution applies on behalf of the student sponsor. Length: 1 year. Federal grant funding covers dissertation research costs and related training; no application fee. Field: Special education research (dissertation-stage support for research on learners with or at risk for disabilities). Deadline: Annual cycle; most recent RFA deadline was November 14, 2024 for FY2025 awards, check ies.ed.gov for the FY2027 cycle deadline (expected fall 2026).