Cost Analysis in Practice Project
Preparing an IES grant proposal during summer 2021?
For this year’s IES RFAs, this is what you need to know about the cost analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) requirements for your proposal:
Measurement (84.305A): cost analysis of fully-developed instrument is encouraged, but not required
Development & Innovation (84.305A): cost analysis of fully developed intervention is required during the pilot study
Initial Efficacy (84.305A): a cost analysis is required and also a CEA unless you can explain why CEA is not possible
Follow-up Efficacy (84.305A): cost analysis is recommended for strong applications unless you can show that an extant cost analysis is applicable to your intervention and context; CEA is recommended for strong applications
Replication (84.305R): both a cost analysis and a CEA are required
Research to Accelerate Pandemic Recovery in Special Education (84.324X): Cost analysis is recommended for strong applications - if applicable to your study
About the CAP Project
Cost Analysis in Practice (CAP) Project is a three-year initiative funded by the Institute of Education Sciences , U.S. Department of Education, in May 2020 to provide free, on-demand tools, guidance, and technical assistance to researchers and practitioners who are planning or conducting economic evaluations to inform the delivery of education to students in the United States. CAP Project primarily supports cost analysis, cost-feasibility analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis of educational programs and practices.
Use the Help Desk Request button to submit inquiries about conducting cost analysis, cost-feasibility analysis, or cost-effectiveness analysis of educational programs and practices in the U.S. You will be connected with a member of the CAP Project Team within two business days. Any information shared by requesters with the CAP Project Help Desk will be treated as strictly confidential.
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