DESCRIPTION
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.
FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
- 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 2007-2008 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.
- Up to twenty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2007.
- Selection will be made by a committee of NAEd members.
QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES
- Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between
January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2006. - Applicant should have a demonstrated record of research experience in education.
- Proposed project must be a research project. NAEd funds studies that examine the efficacy of curriculum and teaching methods, however, we do not fund the initial development of curriculum or instructional programs.
- Applications will be judged on the applicant's past research record, career trajectory, and the quality of the project described in the application.
- Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship; group applications will not be accepted.
- Non-US citizens are welcome to apply.
- Concurrent funding for the proposed project is not permitted.
DEADLINE
Complete application materials, including three letters of recommendation, must be postmarked by November 10, 2006. Late applications will not be accepted.
Mail to:
National Academy of Education
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
500 Fifth Street NW, #333
Washington, DC 20001
Awardees will be notified in May 2007.
TO APPLY
Before submitting a proposal, applicants are encouraged to read The Art of Writing Proposals. Applicants are also encouraged to seek feedback from respected colleagues prior to submission.
An Adobe PDF version of the application packet is available here. To print the application, you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, available to download for free here. If you have questions or are unable to download the application, please contact us: National Academy of Education, 500 Fifth Street NW, #333, Washington, DC 20001; E-mail: info@naeducation.org; Telephone: 202-334-2341.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
- Application form
- Abstract of proposed research project
- Project description
- Career history
- Example of past research relevant to education
- Curriculum vitae/resume
- Reference letters
Source of Info: http://www.naeducation.org/NAEd_Spencer_Postdoctoral_Fellowship.html#TopOfPage