National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

Description

The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving National Academy of Education members.

- The online application is now available.

- The NAEd is pleased to be able to hold a webinar opportunity, on September 18, for applicants to the NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants to ask questions concerning the application process. If interested, please register here.

Previous Fellowship Recipients

2013	2009	2005	2001
2012	2008	2004	2000
2011	2007	2003	1999
2010	2006	2002	1998

Fellowship Awards

• Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time. 
• The terms of the fellowship provide for no institutional support, i.e., overhead or indirect costs
• Fellowships must begin during the 2014-2015 academic year. 
• Fellows take the equivalent of one year’s teaching leave during the fellowship term.
• Fellows will be included in professional development retreats with other fellows and NAEd members. 
• Up to twenty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2014.
• Selection will be made by a committee of NAEd members.

Qualifications and Guidelines

The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is open to all eligible applicants regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

• Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2012- this time frame is accurate for the 2014 program.
• Applicant should have a demonstrated record of research experience in education.
• Proposed project must be an education research project. NAEd funds studies that examine the efficacy of curriculum and teaching methods, however, we do not fund the initial development of curriculum or instructional programs.
• Applications will be judged on the applicant's past research record, career trajectory in education research, and the quality of the project described in the application.
• Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship; group applications will not be accepted.
• Non-US citizens are welcome to apply.
• Concurrent funding for the proposed project is not permitted. You may not hold a grant from the Spencer Foundation at the same time as this fellowship.

Deadline

Awardees for the 2014 program will be notified in May 2014.

The application deadline for the 2014 program will be November 1, 2013. 

To be notified when the fellows are announced, please join our mailing list.

To Apply and Important Information/Links

Before submitting a proposal, applicants are encouraged to read The Art of Writing Proposals. Applicants are also encouraged to seek feedback from respected colleagues prior to submission.

Application Components:

• Application form
• Abstract of proposed research project
• Project description
• Career history
• Example of past research relevant to education
• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Reference letters

Online Application
2013 Application Guidelines (updated 7/2/13)
Postdoctoral Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have questions or are unable to visit the online application, please contact us:
National Academy of Education, 500 Fifth Street NW, #307, Washington, DC 20001;
E-mail: info@naeducation.org.