Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

Posted by on September 26, 2011

Education Researchers Invited to Apply for National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: November 4, 2011

A program of the National Academy of Education and the Spencer Foundation, 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.

Up to twenty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2012. 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 2012-13 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.

The fellowship program is open to applicants who have received their Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2011. Applicants 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, but does not fund the initial development of curriculum or instructional programs.

Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship; group applications will not be accepted.

Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to apply.

Visit the NAEd Web site for complete program guidelines and application procedures.

http://www.naeducation.org/NAEd_Spencer_Postdoctoral_Fellowship.html