NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship
The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship from the National Academy of Education supports innovative doctoral research advancing education through funding, mentorship, and professional development.
Funder: National Academy of Education
Due Dates: October 8, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 for one academic year; 35 fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports exceptional doctoral candidates conducting innovative research to improve education, providing funding, mentorship, and professional development.
Description
The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship is a prestigious program designed to support outstanding doctoral candidates whose research advances the field of education. The fellowship is open to scholars from a broad range of academic disciplines and professional fields, provided their dissertation projects contribute new perspectives to the history, theory, analysis, or practice of education—whether formal or informal. In addition to financial support, fellows benefit from mentorship by senior scholars and participation in professional development retreats, fostering a vibrant community of emerging education researchers.
