To improve the educational research community's first hand knowledge of the range of data available at the two agencies and how to use them; and increase the number of educational researchers using the data sets. Underrepresented minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Awards for Research Grants are up to $20,000 for 1-year projects, or up to $35,000 for 2-year projects. In accordance with AERA's agreement with the funding agencies, institutions may not charge indirect costs on these awards. Successful principal investigators. Successful applicants will be expected to submit for review a progress report and a final report. Research grantees' final reports should be of a quality and in a format suitable for publication in a scholarly journal. Click here for more research grants.