NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship - Spencer Foundation
The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship funds early career scholars conducting rigorous research to improve education and advance knowledge in the field.
Funder: Spencer Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $70,000 per fellow; typically awarded for one year.
Summary: Supports early career scholars conducting rigorous research to advance education, administered by the National Academy of Education.
Description
The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to advance scholarship on improving education in all its forms, both within the United States and internationally. Funded by the Spencer Foundation and administered by the National Academy of Education, this fellowship supports early career scholars who demonstrate significant potential to contribute to educational research through rigorous inquiry. The program aims to nurture innovative research that addresses key issues in education and to foster the development of new knowledge and perspectives that can positively impact educational practice and policy.
