The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship is designed to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to conduct research relevant to improving education. This prestigious fellowship supports candidates whose dissertation projects bring innovative and insightful approaches to the history, theory, analysis, or application of formal and informal education.
Applicants must be doctoral candidates at a U.S. graduate school, regardless of citizenship. They should have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by June 1 of the award year and must propose a research project focused on education. The fellowship is open to students from any discipline, with a demonstrated commitment to conducting educational research post-graduation. Only individual applications are accepted.
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( votes)The National Academy of Education (NAEd) is a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing high-quality education research and its practical application to educational policy and practice. Established in 1965, NAEd is comprised of leading scholars and researchers in education and related fields. The Academy works to promote the use of rigorous research to inform education policy and improve teaching and learning at all levels. Through various fellowships, research initiatives, and publications, NAEd fosters a collaborative environment where scholars can contribute to the broader educational discourse, addressing critical issues and challenges in education both nationally and internationally.
Application Deadline: October 3, 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: National Academy of Education (NAEd)
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Doctoral
- Award: $27,500 for one academic year
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 35
- Nationality: International students
- The award can be taken in the: United States
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is open to any subject, provided the dissertation topic focuses primarily on education.
- Admissible Criteria:
- Applicants must be candidates for a doctoral degree at a graduate school within the United States.
- Applicants must complete all pre-dissertation requirements by June 1 of the award year.
- Applicants must propose an education research project.
- Group applications are not accepted; only individual applications are considered.
- The fellowship is open to graduate students from any academic discipline or professional field. Past fellows have come from fields such as anthropology, architecture, art history, communications, economics, education, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, and sociology.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an individual application, including a detailed plan for completing the dissertation within one or two years.
Benefits
- Fellows receive $27,500 for one academic year, distributed in two installments.
- Participation in two professional development retreats facilitated by NAEd members and other distinguished scholars.
- Access to mentorship from an NAEd member or another esteemed scholar to provide guidance and support throughout the academic year.