As a university-based research center, FCRR is committed to preparing future researchers and leaders through our fellowship programs. FCRR faculty provide mentorship and training to undergraduate and graduate students across Florida State University. Through courses, research assistantships, and practice/policy apprenticeships, students become members of a large interdisciplinary intellectual community.
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Join the next generation of education researchers with the necessary research, leadership, entrepreneurial, and professional skills to increase the quality, accessibility, use, and relevance of education research and to improve reading outcomes for all learners. Focused on the interdisciplinary study of reading, 16 doctoral fellows will be prepared to succeed as education researchers in a variety of contexts, including institutions of higher education, local and state education agencies, and nonprofit research organizations.
Annual funding package (3 year program)
- $34,000 stipend
- Up to $12,000 to cover tuition and student health insurance
- $2,000 Research, Travel, Engagement, and Development Fund
All FIREFLIES Cohorts have been filled.
For additional information, please complete this inquiry form.
The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, R305B200020. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Program Officer, Katina Stapleton.
Contacts
Partners
FSU Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU School of Teacher Education
FSU School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Children's Learning Institute
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Department of Psychology
Texas A & M University, Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Funding Agency
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Preparing the Next Generation of Reading Disabilities and Dyslexia Researchers
Led by faculty in the School of Teacher Education (STE) and the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR), the R2D2 doctoral training program will produce 10 scholars in Reading or Special Education who are ready to train effective teachers, conduct rigorous research, and lead the field. With partners in schools and communities throughout the nation, R2D2 scholars will join a thriving interdisciplinary intellectual community dedicated to advancing the science of reading to improve learning and achievement for all learners.
The annual funding package Includes the Following:
- $30,000 stipend
- Full tuition
- Health insurance
- Allowance for textbooks, supplies, and conference travel
Both R2D2 Cohorts have been filled.
For additional information, please complete this inquiry form.
The contents of this website were developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education, #H325D190037 and #H325D210062. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Program Officer, Selete Avoke.
Contacts
Partners
Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
University of Texas at Austin, The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk
University of California, Irvine
Southern Methodist University, Department of Teaching & Learning
Leon County Schools Early Childhood Programs
Greater Bond Neighborhood Association
Texas Christian University, College of Education
Funding Agency
The purpose of Project TRANSLATE is to prepare the next generation of scholars with expertise in reading education (including reading disabilities) who will secure faculty positions in institutions of higher education to effectively prepare future teachers, conduct research, and provide service, leadership, and translation within the field of reading education.
Funding is available for 5 students, who will begin in Fall 2025.
Click here to watch an informational session hosted by Dr. Sonia Cabell.
Project TRANSLATE Information Session
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Contacts
Partners
Funding Agency
An Anonymous Family Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this program?
The purpose of Project TRANSLATE is to prepare the next generation of scholars with expertise in reading education (including reading disabilities) who will secure faculty positions in institutions of higher education to effectively prepare future teachers, conduct research, and provide service, leadership, and translation within the field of reading education.
What specific activities will I be doing as part of the program?
As a scholar in this program, you will have high quality opportunities to engage in coursework, research, teaching, and leadership/service. Coursework is designed to build knowledge and skills in advanced topics in reading research and theory; research design and statistical methods; and manuscript and grant writing. Research opportunities include attending conferences, participating in high impact research projects at FCRR, engaging in independent research, disseminating research findings, and applying for external funding. Teaching opportunities include training in how to instruct in higher education, co-teaching experiences, and independent teaching experiences. Leadership and service activities will help you to begin to engage in a larger community of scholars and with local community partners. For example, you will obtain membership to professional organizations of your choice (e.g., International Dyslexia Association, Society for the Scientific Study of Reading). Leadership training activities are integrated into the program, such as serving as an apprentice at FCRR or participating in activities through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. You will also serve local community partners through The Village at FCRR, with an opportunity to develop and deliver professional development.
What are the kinds of research projects that faculty are working on?
Here is a sampling (not exhaustive) of research projects that you could be a part of: • Learning Disabilities Translational Science Collective
- Project Flex
- Project Wordy
- Variable Vowel Collaborative Learning Disabilities Innovation Hub
- Core Knowledge Language Arts Read Aloud Efficacy Study
- Teaching Together Efficacy Study
- Regional Education Lab—Southeast
- Project VOICES
- Reach Every Reader
Most of these large research projects are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institutes of Health, or private foundations. You can find out more information about these on our website: https://fcrr.org/projects.
What degree will I receive?
Upon completion of the program, scholars will receive a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a major in Reading Education or Special Education. This program is housed in the School of Teacher Education within the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University.
Can I complete the degree online or part time? Can I work full time while participating in the program?
This program is designed to be a rigorous, immersive experience with the goal of training you to be a highly qualified researcher. Therefore, it requires a full-time commitment for 4 years, with physical residency at Florida State University. No online options are available. While some students obtain contract work to supplement their income, this must be approved, and the expectation is that the research training will be the focus of your work for the duration of the program.
What are the minimum requirements?
We require prior P-12 teaching or clinical experience teaching struggling readers or students with reading, learning, or language-based disabilities. Ideal candidates may have previously worked as classroom or special education teachers, reading or instructional coaches, or speech- language pathologists. Prior certification, training, or expertise in reading or special education is preferred.
A commitment to the following will also be expected:
- A commitment to begin the doctoral program in August 2025
- A commitment to study full-time on campus for the duration of the training program
- A commitment to attain a faculty position in a university post-graduation
Do I have to be from Florida to apply?
No, we are looking for the most highly qualified candidates for this prestigious program and have out of state tuition included in our funding.
What is the annual funding package?
The annual funding package includes the following:
- $34,000 stipend
- $12,000 for tuition and health insurance
- $3,000 Allowance for textbooks, supplies, and conference travel
- Funds for a computer
How many students are you admitting?
Funding is available for only 5 students, who will begin in Fall 2025.
When should I apply?
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until all five fellowships are awarded. Candidates are encouraged to submit complete applications by this deadline. Please contact Veronica Houck at vhouck@fsu.edu for any assistance with application. Please let Catie Goodman (cgoodman@fcrr.org) and Dr. Sonia Cabell (scabell@fsu.edu) know that you have applied so we can be on the lookout for your application.
What other information should I know?
We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, including individuals from race-, ethnic-, and cultural-minority groups, first-generation graduate students, and individuals with disabilities.
