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National Academy of Education (NAEd), with support from the Spencer Foundation
NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship 2027
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A dissertation-writing fellowship for doctoral researchers whose research is relevant to improving education.
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- degree doctoral degree candidate Exact current official rule
- institution United States graduate school Exact current official rule
- degree all pre-dissertation requirements completed by June 1, 2027 Exact current official rule
- degree clear plan to complete the dissertation within one or two years Exact current official rule
- proposed education research project Exact current official rule
- individual application Exact current official rule
- dissertation topic focuses primarily on education Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- citizenship non-U.S. citizens, if they are doctoral candidates at a U.S. graduate school
- any academic discipline or professional field, provided the dissertation topic focuses primarily on education
- career stage demonstrated interest in conducting educational research after earning the doctorate
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Any
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Funding details
- Fellows receive $30,000 for one academic year, distributed in two installments.; How the money is spent is up to each fellow’s own discretion.; books; living expenses; medical/dental insurance; research equipment and/or expenses; university tuition; university tuition or fees
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- Graduate school within the United States (applicant's institution)
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- Begin or continue the application in the online application portal. Required
- Complete the online application and provide its required components: background information, personal statement, work plan, abstract, narrative discussion with bibliography uploaded as one document, and graduate transcript. Required
- Enter the names and email addresses of two recommenders in the application: one dissertation director or chair and one other faculty member. The application sends them automated requests to submit their letters online. Required
- Submit the application online. You may submit it before your recommenders upload their letters. Required
- Ensure both recommenders submit their letters online by the application deadline; their letters have the same deadline as the main application. Required
- Deadline
- 8 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- Recommendation letters have the same deadline as the application.
- Deadline timezone
- ET
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Tenure ranges from nine months to 24 months and is generally one year. Fellows participate in two professional-development retreats and choose a mentor. The earliest start date is September 1, 2027.
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