As academic research evolves into distinct identities of specialised knowledge, institutional and paradigmatic barriers are formed between research teams, which demand enhanced research collaboration and cross-fertilisation of ideas. Drawing on the concept of cross-fertilisation, this paper adds original contributions to literature on research…

In this paper two foundation program officers describe their experiences as funders engaged in supporting research practice partnerships in two very distinct settings. The authors set the context for their experiences and walk through the challenges and opportunities in supporting research practice partnerships. They also discuss how supporting…

The internationalization of research has increasingly become an area of focus for higher education institutions but has received less scholarly attention in the study of internationalization in higher education. Drawing on the literature, this article outlines a range of key considerations and concerns for the continued internationalization of…

Australian education and training and vocational education and training (VET) research are in a state of crisis. Both the higher education and VET sectors are now squeezed and subject to contradictory objectives, multiple accountabilities, heightened expectations, and diminished resources in an environment of uncertainty and frustration. The…

This directory lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 2,418 organizations and organizational units in the United States that perform research activities related to education. The data were collected through the American Registry of Research and Research-Related Organizations in Education project (ARROE). If provided by an…

Discusses administrative policies related to projects of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). Describes a typical budget for an IEA project. Includes a figure illustrating a typical project timetable. (CFR)

THIS STUDY WAS UNDERTAKEN TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY EXIST FOR RESEARCH PREPARATION IN GRADUATE INSTITUTIONS, TO EXAMINE THE INSTITUTIONAL AND TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS THAT MAY BE RELATED TO OUTPUT OF RESEARCHERS, AND TO INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL COMMITMENT OF RECENT DOCTORAL RECIPIENTS TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH. DATA FOR THE STUDY CAME FROM…

Ten consultants were employed by the National Institute of Education (NIE) to examine the state of educational research and development (R&D) with specific reference to the regional laboratories and the R&D centers established in the late 1960's. By confering with NIE officials, surveying the directors of regional laboratories and R&D…

This document is the annual report on the educational research and research-related activities carried out pursuant to the authorizations of the Cooperative Research Act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969. The master focus of the report is on the educational research, surveys, and demonstrations, the information dissemination activities, and…

Analyzes Kenyan educational research conducted over the past 25 years. Examines choice of research topics, research methodologies, training of researchers, funding, and research utilization. Advocates more action and participatory research, greater regional cooperation and coordination, publishing findings in accessible sources, and greater…