About
The Consortium of University and Research Institutions (CURI) is the organizational home for institutions within the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Vital to the mission of the Association, AERA-CURI is comprised of schools and colleges of education and research institutions working together to advance the field of education research and the next generation of education scientists and scholars.
AERA-CURI serves as a unique forum for its member institutions to (1) examine and collaborate on emerging and persisting issues associated with their research missions, (2) facilitate their engagement in AERA's education and advocacy efforts to promote federal research support and sound research policies, and (3) enhance collaborative efforts among individual scholars within AERA and the academic and research institutions of which they are a part.
AERA-CURI achieves its objectives through an Executive Committee and the active engagement of its member institutions. It is the only such consortium that allows for universities and research institutions to be an integral part of and contribute directly to an association dedicated to promoting education research goals for the nation.
Key Activities
AERA-CURI is designed to build community, strengthen institutional ties, and promote federal support for education research. Members gain access to a range of strategic activities and resources, including:
- Fall Policy Conference in Washington, DC
- Spring Policy Conference at the AERA Annual Meeting (Pre-day)
- Special AERA-wide session at the AERA Annual Meeting
- Burning Issues Virtual Briefing Series
- Timely CURI-specific policy alerts and updates
- Ongoing networking and collaboration opportunities
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Membership
AERA-CURI is open to all education research institutions, universities, or associations. Current membership includes representatives from many leading schools of education, as well as non-university based research institutions, and professional associations.
Annual membership dues are $1,450 per institution, which includes one registration to the AERA-CURI Fall Policy Conference, participation in hot topic webinars, and registration to a pre-conference Spring Policy Convening at the AERA Annual Meeting. Dues run from September 1 through August 31.
Contact AERA-CURI
For further information, please email AERA-CURI@aera.net.
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Upcoming AERA-CURI Policy Conferences
September 28-30, 2025
Washington, DC
April 7, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Recent AERA-CURI Events
Past AERA-CURI Conferences
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