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Opportunity

NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Deadline: 11/18/2020

The National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 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.

Duration

1 year.

Funding

$70,000USD

This year, we will award 25 fellowships to begin during the 2021-2022 academic year.

The fellowships of $70,000 are intended as salary replacement for one year and to cover other research expenses outlined in the proposal. Fellows must not receive other funding in support of their proposed research during the grant period. Fellows will also receive additional funds to attend required fellowship retreats and NAEd meetings.

Eligibility

– Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019.
– Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship. Group applications will not be accepted.
– The proposed project must be a research project.
– Applicants may not be employees of the Spencer Foundation or the National Academy of Education.
– This is a non-residential fellowship, and international applicants are encouraged.

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