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.
The 2025 application period has closed.
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 Research Assistant Request
The college is accepting proposals for additional Graduate Research Assistant support during AY25. These are renewable 1-academic year Graduate Research Assistant 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.
Student application instructions can be found here. The priority deadline is February 28, 2025. Review and selection will begin in late March. Late applications will be accepted on a rolling basis following the priority deadline and review/selection, but will only be reviewed if assistantships are available.
Upcoming Events
- Fourth Friday Research Presentation by Dr. Daibao Guo, Friday, March 28, 10-11am, Wallace Conference Room, Education Building 7th Floor
- Write in Community Event, Friday, March 28, 11am-2pm, Wallace Conference Room, Education Building 7th Floor
- Coffee & Qualitative Research event series highlight qualitative research on campus.
Tuesday, April 1st, 9:00am – 10:00am, Albertsons Library
Wednesday, April 2nd, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Albertsons Library
Friday, April 4th, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Albertsons Library - April is Research & Creative Activity Month. Many events are scheduled and information can be found here.
2025 Graduate Student Showcase: Wednesday, April 9th, 8:00am – 6:00pm, Student Union Building
2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase: Tuesday, April 15th, 8:00am – 1:15pm, Student Union Building - 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.