Field-Initiated Studies (FIS) are competitive grants for education research projects, including basic and applied research, inquiry with the purpose of applying tested knowledge gained to specific educational settings and problems, development, planning, surveys, assessments, evaluations, investigations, experiments, and demonstrations in the field of education and other fields relating to education. Topics and methods of study are generated by the investigators, including teachers and other practitioners. Investigators are encouraged to disseminate information on their work through research and practitioner journals, conference presentations, newspapers and magazines, newsletters, electronic means, and other innovative ways to make sure the findings are put into practice.
FIS Grants Awarded by ECI in FY 96
FIS Grants Awarded by ECI in FY 97
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