We continue to accept applications for the National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation and Postdoctoral Fellowships! Along with the descriptions below, visit
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NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship
Deadline to apply: October 3, 2024
The Dissertation Fellowship seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. These $27,500 fellowships support individuals whose dissertations
show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere around the world. Fellows will attend professional development retreats and receive mentorship from NAEd members and
other senior scholars in their field. This highly competitive program aims to identify the most talented emerging researchers conducting dissertation research related to education. The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship will fund 35 promising scholars.
Attend a live webinar on September 11, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Eastern to learn more about this opportunity. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions to NAEd staff and the Chair of the selection committee.
NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline to apply: November 7, 2024
The Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of educational scholarship. Fellows will receive $70,000 for one academic year of research, or $35,000 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time. Fellows attend professional
development retreats and receive mentorship from NAEd members and other senior scholars in their field. Applicants must have had their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree conferred between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, to be eligible to apply
this year. This fellowship is non-residential, and applications from all disciplines are encouraged. The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship will fund 25 early-career researchers.
Attend a live webinar on September 20, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern to learn more about this opportunity. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions to NAEd staff and the Chair of the selection committee.
