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.
For students who come from:
- Worldwide
Want to go to:
- Worldwide
Disciplines:
- Any discipline
Eligibility
- Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between
January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2011. - 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.
- 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.
Benefits
Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time.
Application information
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.
If you have questions or are unable to download the application, please contact us: National Academy of Education, 500 Fifth Street NW, #307, Washington, DC 20001; E-mail: [email protected]
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
Selection will be made by a committee of NAEd members.
Additional information
- Fellowships must begin during the 2012-2013 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.
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