The Large Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education.

Funding Organization: Spencer Foundation

Scope: Education improvement

Eligibility: Eligible proposals must focus on research in education. Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs applying for a Large Research Grant on Education must have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field. The PI must be affiliated with a non-profit organization or public/governmental institution that is willing to serve as the administering organization if the grant is awarded. Examples include non-profit or public colleges, universities, school districts, and research facilities, as well as other non-profit organizations. Proposals are accepted from the U.S. and internationally.

Maximum Award: Up to $500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Application Process: The application will be conducted in two stages. Applicants are required to submit a preproposal online at https://spencer.smartsimple.us/s_Login.jsp Applicants shortlisted in the first stage will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submission of preproposals is 24 February 2026.

Further information: https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/large-research-grant

For more information, please contact
Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak and Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn
Tel: 02 470 9654
Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th