The COED Office of Research supports research and creative activity, contributing to the thriving scholarly community in the College of Education. The office administers opportunities for internal funding and resources, hosts workshops and trainings, cultivates scholarly community, and promotes research and scholarship.
Grant management support is available for College of Education faculty, pre-award through post-award, in cooperation with the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Connect with us! Email: COED-Research@boisestate.edu
COED Office of Research: Services
Internal Funding Opportunities
Seed Grants
The college is accepting proposals for research and scholarship grants to be used in support of developing, deepening, and/or extending a line of inquiry, or practice-based initiative. Seed grants are intended to support your scholarly efforts and help you build a foundation for seeking future external funding for the project. Up to $10,000 per faculty member.
Application instructions can be found here. Applications are due February 14, 2025.
Small Research Grants
These small grants meant to jump start research in cases when your PI account is insufficient to cover a specific research expense (Rolling applications).
To apply, please submit a short proposal that outlines the expense, how it will jumpstart your research, and how this project is related to your larger research agenda and plans or opportunities to expand this work to COED-Research@boisestate.edu. If your PI account is sufficient to cover the expense at the time of your application, you must also explain why additional funding is needed.
Graduate Assistant Request
The college is accepting proposals for additional Graduate Assistant (GA) support during AY25. These are renewable 1-academic year Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) or Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions, to support faculty and programs.
Application instructions can be found here. The priority deadline is February 14, 2025 and the final deadline is March 29, 2025.
Upcoming Events
- COED Holiday Hunkerdown Writing Retreat: Tuesday, December 10th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Micron Business & Economics Building, Boardroom 4201, RSVP Here
- COED Grant Budget Optimization Workshop by OSP: Wednesday, December 11th, 10:00 – 11:00 am, COED Room 523
- Spring-Into-Writing Retreat: Tuesday, January 7th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Micron Business & Economics Building, Boardroom 4201, RSVP Here
- Be sure to check out ongoing events through The Center for Research & Creative Activity (CRCA)
Fourth Friday Research Talks
Join College of Education faculty and doctoral students every fourth Friday of the month to learn about current research and provide feedback. The Research Talks are collaborative, informal, and intended to be a place to share ideas. Everyone is welcome.
Please visit the page below for details on upcoming talks, dates and times:
Graduate Student Opportunities
Graduate student opportunities are available to all Graduate students in the College of Education.
Graduate and Doctoral students in the College of Education are encouraged to participate in research and creative activity as part of their studies. Each student is eligible to receive a $1,000* travel stipend per academic year (fall through summer) when they are invited to present at a conference. Funds must be requested in advance of travel.
To apply for funds, please complete the form below. A confirmation of conference presentation must be uploaded to this form as part of the request.
Graduate Student Travel Request
*Funding is not guaranteed, but is dependent on available funds.