[Spencer Foundation](https://www.spencer.org)

November 7, 2024 (5:00 PM ET)

$70,000 for one academic year; up to 25 fellowships awarded annually

Supports early career scholars conducting rigorous, innovative research to advance the field of education.

Applicants must have earned their doctorate between Jan 1, 2020 and Dec 31, 2024 and not hold tenure at the deadline.

--- ## Description The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded by the Spencer Foundation and administered by the National Academy of Education, is designed to advance scholarship on the improvement of education in all its forms. This highly competitive, non-residential fellowship supports early career scholars from any discipline whose research demonstrates the potential for significant impact in education. Fellows receive funding, professional development, and mentorship to enhance their research and academic careers. Each year, 25 postdoctoral fellows are selected based on the rigor, innovation, and potential impact of their proposed education research. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: November 7, 2024 (5:00 PM ET) - Application Opens: July 1, 2024 - Earliest Fellowship Start Date: September 1, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - $70,000 for one academic year (can be distributed as $35,000 per year for two contiguous years at half-time) - No institutional overhead or indirect costs allowed - 25 fellowships awarded annually --- ## Eligibility - Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) conferred between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024 - Must not hold tenure at the time of application deadline - Research project must focus primarily on education (broadly defined, including all disciplines) - Open to applicants worldwide; U.S. citizenship/residency not required - No institutional affiliation required - Applicants cannot hold concurrent funding for the same project during the fellowship period - Only individual applications accepted (no group proposals) --- ## Application Process - Submit application through the [online portal](https://naedfellowships.secure-platform.com/a/page/postdocfellowship) - Required materials: - Background information (demographics, education, employment, awards, publications) - Career statement - Project abstract and detailed description (max 10 pages + 2-page bibliography) - Example of past research relevant to education (max 20 pages) - Current CV or resume - Summary of previous applications (for repeat applicants) - Three letters of recommendation (submitted online by recommenders) - Application can be submitted before recommendation letters are uploaded, but all materials must be received by the deadline - Review process includes initial screening, committee review, external evaluation, and final selection --- ## Additional Information - Fellows participate in three professional development retreats and receive mentorship from senior scholars - The fellowship is non-residential; research may be conducted at home or another institution - The award is intended as salary replacement and to support research-related expenses - No previous applications are publicly available, but all applicants receive feedback by July following submission - [Webinar for applicants](https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xVKD0K6_QA6gHou2NBVcIw#/registration) scheduled for September 20, 2024, 1:00–2:00 PM ET --- ## External Links - [Spencer Foundation – Fellowship Details](https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/post-doctoral-fellowship) - [National Academy of Education – Fellowship Program](https://naeducation.org/naed-spencer-postdoctoral-fellowship/) - [Application Portal](https://naedfellowships.secure-platform.com/a/page/postdocfellowship) - [Applicant Resources & Guides](https://www.spencer.org/resources) - [Current & Past Fellows](https://naeducation.org/current-naed-spencer-postdoctoral-fellows/) - [Webinar Registration for Applicants](https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xVKD0K6_QA6gHou2NBVcIw#/registration) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |---------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Spencer Foundation | info@spencer.org | +1 312-337-7000 | [Contact Form](https://www.spencer.org/contact) | | National Academy of Education | info@naeducation.org | N/A | [Contact Page](https://naeducation.org/contact/) |

NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

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