NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship
The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship funds doctoral students conducting innovative research to improve education, supporting the dissertation writing phase with mentorship and professional development.
Funder: Spencer Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $27,500 for one academic year; 35 fellowships awarded annually; duration 1–2 years
Summary: Supports doctoral candidates conducting innovative research to improve education, fostering new perspectives in education scholarship worldwide.
Description
The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship is designed to support promising doctoral students across diverse disciplines who are conducting research relevant to the improvement of education. Funded by the Spencer Foundation and administered by the National Academy of Education, the fellowship provides financial support, professional development retreats, and mentorship to facilitate the writing phase of the dissertation. Projects should offer new perspectives on the history, theory, analysis, or practice of formal or informal education worldwide. The program aims to cultivate future leaders in education research and policy.
