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About Organisation
The Spencer Foundation is dedicated to enhancing education through innovative and interdisciplinary research. It supports transformative projects that address systemic challenges and promote equity in education. The foundation believes in fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities to ensure impactful and practical outcomes. By investing in large-scale research, the Spencer Foundation aims to generate solutions that not only address educational inequities but also reimagine systems to create just and equitable learning environments for all. Through its initiatives, the foundation emphasizes visionary scholarship, multi-method approaches, and meaningful engagement with stakeholders to influence policy, practice, and pedagogy, ultimately transforming education systems.
About the Grant
The Vision Grants program provides funding for research teams to collaboratively plan innovative, interdisciplinary projects that aim to transform education systems for equity. These grants offer support for 6 to 12 months, enabling scholars to design ambitious, large-scale studies addressing critical challenges and opportunities in education. Proposals should emphasize systemic transformation, highlight collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and outline a clear vision for real-world impact. This planning phase allows teams to develop methodologies, identify levers for change, and propose equitable, evidence-based solutions. Vision Grants are distinct from other programs as they focus on generating research ideas rather than executing fully developed plans. Selected projects may later qualify for the Transformative Research Grant program, designed to implement large-scale research projects.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs with an earned doctorate or terminal degree in their field, affiliated with non-profit organizations or public institutions willing to administer the grant. Proposals are accepted internationally, but must be submitted in English, with budgets proposed in U.S. Dollars. Graduate students may be part of the research team but cannot serve as PIs or Co-PIs. Organizations must have non-profit status, such as universities, school districts, or research facilities. Applicants may hold other active Spencer Foundation grants or proposals in review but cannot be part of more than one Vision Grant proposal simultaneously. Projects must focus on education and learning, broadly conceived, and emphasize collaboration and systemic transformation.
How to Apply?
To apply for the Spencer Vision Grants, first submit an Intent to Apply form via the online portal. This step helps with internal planning and doesn’t affect proposal review. Next, prepare and submit a detailed full proposal, including a project narrative, budget, timeline, and team information. Ensure all sections are completed, including the authorized signature, and submit by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
Application Deadline
The Intent to Apply form is due by February 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
