NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• have received a PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024.
• not hold tenure status at the time of the application deadline.
• have a demonstrated record of research experience in education, with the project focused on education research.
• submit an individual application.

Note:-

• If the applicant’s doctorate will be completed in 2025, they are eligible to apply the following year.
• Group applications will not be accepted.

The selected candidates will receive:-

• A fellowship grant of $70,000 (₹61,32,101 approx.) for one academic year, paid in two instalments.
• Participation in three professional development retreats with distinguished scholars.
• Mentorship from an NAEd member or another esteemed scholar throughout the academic year.

• Abstract 
• Career statement
• Project description
• Curriculum vitae
• Project summary
• Three Letters of Recommendation

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
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Step 4: In the ‘Create a New Account’ section, click on the green ‘Register’ button. 
Step 5: Click on the green ‘Save and Next’ button and proceed with your application.

Application Deadline: 13 November 2025 (5:00 PM ET)