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Applications Invited for the Summer 2020 Career and Technical Education Research Training Institute The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Research Network <https://cteresearchnetwork.org/> , supported by IES, seeks to expand the evidence base on the impact of CTE programs on student outcomes. The Network is now accepting applications for its first Training Institute, to be held August 1721, 2020. The Training Institute will be virtual. This intensive Training Institute will build the capacity of researchers to plan and conduct high-quality impact studies of CTE programs, practices, and policies. Participants will learn from experienced CTE researchers and experts in research methodology. Topics will include CTE research exemplars, lectures on causal research designs in the context of typical CTE programs, and data labs for participants to apply the statistical concepts presented. A small class size of 16 to 18 people will allow for interaction and relationship building. Application eligibility To be eligible for the Training Institute, applicants must: * Have a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD) or be enrolled in a doctoral program * Have some training in quantitative research methods (for example, linear regression) * Have experience using Stata and/or R for statistical analysis * Have a demonstrated interest in CTE evaluation research * Work in academia (faculty or graduate student) or at an organization that conducts education research (for example, an applied research organization or state agency) * Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident There is no cost to attend the Training Institute. Accepted participants will receive a $500 stipend upon successful completion of the course. Date: August 1721, 2020 Location: Virtual Application deadline: June 30, 2020 All applicants will be notified of placement by July 15. Learn more and apply <https://cteresearchnetwork.org/training> The Institute of Education Sciences is the independent research, evaluation, and statistics arm of the U.S. Department of Education. Visit the IES website <https://ies.ed.gov/> , sign up for the IES news flash <https://ies.ed.gov/newsflash/> or follow IES on Twitter <https://twitter.com/iesresearch> and Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/IESResearch/> to learn more. The Institute of Education Sciences, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the nation's leading source for rigorous, independent education research, evaluation and statistics. You have received this message because you subscribed to a newsflash service through IES or one of its centers. Change your options or unsubscribe from this service <http://ies.ed.gov/newsflash/?email=archive%40MAIL%2DARCHIVE%2ECOM> . By visiting Newsflash <http://ies.ed.gov/newsflash/> you may also sign up to receive information from IES <http://ies.ed.gov/> and its four Centers NCES <http://nces.ed.gov/> , NCER <http://ncer.ed.gov/> , NCEE <http://ncee.ed.gov/> , & NCSER <http://ncser.ed.gov/> to stay abreast of all activities within the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). To obtain hard copy of many IES products as well as hard copy and electronic versions of hundreds of other U.S. Department of Education products please visit http://www.edpubs.org or call 1-877-433-7827 (877-4-EDPUBS).
