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.
To apply, click here.
PREVIOUS FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS
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.
- 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.
- Up to twenty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2012.
- 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, 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.
- 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
The deadline for the 2012 program is November 4, 2011.
Awardees will be notified in May 2012.
TO APPLY
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 visit the online application, please contact us:
National Academy of Education, 500 Fifth Street NW, #307, Washington, DC 20001;
E-mail: info@naeducation.org; Telephone: 202-334-2093.
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
IMPORTANT LINKS
2012 Online Application Form
2012 Application Guidelines
The Art of Writing Proposals (recommended reading for all applicants).
2011 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Packet (NOTE: This form is provided for reference only. Please use the link for the online application above.)
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