CERIC announced an open call for funding career development-related research and learning projects, marking the continuation of its new streamlined approach to supporting innovation in the field. Individuals and organizations are invited to submit proposals for the summer/fall funding window.
Priority areas and scope
Projects can address any career development topic where a knowledge gap exists, with priority given to four key areas:
- Career practitioning with social and economic impact – Projects that demonstrate how career development work creates broader societal and economic benefits.
- Impact of career services on policy and programs – Research examining how career services influence and shape policy decisions and program development.
- New emerging career development theories and career service models – Innovative approaches and theoretical frameworks that advance the field.
- Shifting career mindsets and the role of career development professionals in evolving times – Addressing how career perspectives are changing and how professionals are adapting to meet new challenges.
Submission Deadline: September 2, 2025 (5:00 pm ET)
For further information about the call for project proposals, click here.
