IEA's Research and Development Call

Research

What?

As part of IEA's mission to advance research and innovation, the IEA R&D (Research and Development) call invites research proposals that improve and advance the science and methodology of IEA studies, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of international large-scale assessments in education.

This year, IEA invites research proposals for the fifth R&D call. This call is thematically open. Current debates and interests for IEA include, but are not limited to:

• accommodating diversity by making assessments and questionnaires more accessible (e.g., for students with special educational needs) or better targeting them to the contexts of low- and middle-income countries;
• comparability of assessments across cycles (e.g., assessment platform comparability, bridging of materials with different representations over time);
• systematic conceptualization of log and process data use from computer-based assessments and surveys that adds value for policy and practice;
• dealing with bias and non-response (e.g., sources of sampling bias, attrition in longitudinal studies, use of replacement units);
• application of machine learning, large language models, and artificial intelligence to the methods, procedures, and analysis of IEA studies;
• questionnaire design and innovative question formats; and
• data visualization (e.g., clear communication of results and reducing a simplistic focus on league tables).

The level of funding is generally based on the proposed project’s needs and will fall into either:

• tier 1: projects up to 55,000 EUR/USD; or
• tier 2: projects between 55,000 and 110,000 EUR/USD.

Who?

The R&D program welcomes proposals from all groups, and awards will be based on proposal merit only. Researchers external to IEA (e.g., individuals or those associated with a university or survey organization), staff and experts from study centers for IEA studies, and IEA staff, may submit a proposal to the call.

Application?

Proposals may be submitted via the Good Grants system no later than 13:00 CEST on 15 September 2025.

Regulations?

You can find the regulations here.
  

More information?

You can find more information on the IEA website.

Please always contact research@uhasselt.be if you want to apply.
  

Deadline

15.09.2025

Contact Hasselt University?

E-mail brecht.vanhoof@uhasselt.be

Tel. +3211268744