Vision Grants Program

[Mathematics Education Researchers (MER) community]

The Spencer Foundation invests in research to improve education, broadly conceived. We know that rigorous research can play a critical role in identifying systemic inequities, evaluating what actually works, and guiding evidence-based changes that make education systems fairer and more inclusive.  The Vision Grant program provides scholars and collaborators with the time, space, resources, and support to plan a large-scale study or program of research: geared toward real-world impact to make education systems more equitable; drawing on research across disciplines and methods; and developed through meaningful and equitable collaboration with practitioners, policymakers, communities, and other partners; and focused on transforming educational systems.   

Application Deadlines:

Applications Open
June 4, 2026

Intent to Apply Form Deadline
August 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/Chicago Time)

Full Proposal Deadline
September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/Chicago Time)

Program contact:
Jasmine Knetl
vision...@spencer.org

More: https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/vision-grants