2019 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship program announced

Purpose

The National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities. The fellowship of $70,000 will be awarded to 30 scholars. The application will open Aug. 1 and the deadline for submission is 5 p.m. eastern time on Nov. 1.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2017.
• Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship. Group applications will not be accepted.
• The proposed project must be a research project.
• Applicants may not be employees of the Spencer Foundation or the National Academy of Education.
• This is a non-residential fellowship, and international applicants are encouraged.

Interested applicants can register for a webinar, which will be held at 2 p.m. eastern time on Sept. 26, to hear more about the fellowship.

Contact the

Office of Research and Graduate Education

if you are interested in applying to this program.