NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early career scholars conducting education research. The fellowship provides professional development, funding, and mentorship from senior scholars, aiming to advance the fellow's research career. It identifies a select group of researchers and offers a non-residential experience with funding and mentorship over one academic year.

70,000 USD for one academic year; three professional development retreats; mentorship from a senior scholar

Early career scholars in education research who have earned a PhD, EdD, or equivalent between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024, and who are not tenure-track at the time of application.