NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

Are you a researcher in education? The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 is currently accepting applications. This prestigious fellowship supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research.

📖 About NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early career scholars by providing funding, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. It aims to enhance the career and research opportunities of fellows while advancing the field of education research.

Key Highlights:

• Date Published: August 25, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 13, 2025
• Category:
  • PhD
  • Fellowship
  • Fully Funded
  • Grants
  • Postdoctoral
• Opportunity Location: United States

This highly competitive fellowship annually identifies and supports 25 exceptional researchers conducting postdoctoral studies relevant to education.

🎁 Benefits of NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

This non-residential fellowship offers the following benefits:

1. Funding: Fellows receive $70,000 for one academic year, distributed in two installments.
2. Professional Development: Fellows participate in three professional development retreats facilitated by NAEd members and other distinguished scholars. These retreats provide:
   • General and specialized discussions to enhance research capabilities.
   • Opportunities for academic growth.
3. Mentorship: Fellows select an NAEd member or another esteemed scholar as a mentor to provide guidance and support throughout the academic year.

Fellows may conduct their research at their home institution or another research site they arrange.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:

1. Have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024.
   Note: If you will complete your doctorate in 2025, you are eligible to apply next year.
2. Not hold tenure status at the time of the application deadline.
3. Have a demonstrated record of research experience in education, with the project focusing on education research.
4. Submit an individual application (group applications are not accepted).

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: November 13, 2025
• To apply, visit the official NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Portal.
• Submit your application via the Application Platform.

🏫 About the Institution

• School: National Academy of Education

The fellowship is hosted by the National Academy of Education, a leading institution dedicated to advancing high-quality education research.

For more details, visit the official NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship page.

Good luck with your application!

• Fellows receive $70,000 for one academic year, distributed in two installments.
• Fellows participate in three professional development retreats facilitated by NAEd members and other distinguished scholars.
• Fellows choose an NAEd member or another esteemed scholar as a mentor, providing guidance and support throughout the academic year.