The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has established 11 long-term programs of research (topics) under its Special Education Research Grant Programs. Each of these research grant programs accepts applications twice a year. Application deadlines are announced in the Federal Register and on the IES website. The 11 topics are included under one Special Education Research Grants RFA (854KB). Each of these topics listed below links to a brief description of the topic.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Cognition and Student Learning in Special Education
• Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education
• Families of Children with Disabilities
• Mathematics and Science Education
• Professional Development for Teachers and Related Services Providers