The National Center for Education Research (NCER) supports rigorous research that addresses the nation's most pressing education needs, from early childhood to adult education. Learn more about our work
Resources for Researchers
A collection of available data, videos, training materials, and more designed for active researchers.
FY2021 Funded Grants
NCER awarded 86 new grants in across multiple research and training grant competitions for an investment of more than $180 million. Learn more about these new 2021 grants.
Featured Resources
Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 pandemic for IES grantees.
U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Information
Resources from the U.S. Department of Education on how schools can collaborate to disseminate critical information about the COVID-19 and its potential transmission to students, families, staff, and community.
Progress at NCER — Letters from our Commissioner, Dr. Elizabeth Albro, that highlight Center activities.
Blog Series of Interest
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)
IES shares some of the work the research centers have been doing—and are seeking to do more of—in relationship to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
Spotlight on IES Training Programs Series
Through training programs, IES has been preparing researchers to conduct high-quality, rigorous education and special education research. This series spotlights these training programs and individuals who have participated in them. (Introduction to the Series).
COVID Series
Identifies how COVID-19 has impacted IES-funded education research studies and what our researchers are doing to address the challenges that educators, families, and policymakers face during this unprecedented time. (Introduction to the Series)
Research to Practice Series
Interviews with researchers, developers, and partners who successfully advanced IES-funded education research from the university laboratory to practice in schools at scale. (Introduction to the Series)