The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. Through professional development, funding, and mentorship from senior scholars, the fellowship enhances the career and research opportunities of the fellow. As a highly competitive initiative, this fellowship annually identifies and supports some of the most exceptional researchers conducting postdoctoral studies relevant to education. This non-residential fellowship supports scholars who promise to make significant contributions to the field of education and advances the careers of the recipients. Scholars may conduct their research at their home institution or at another research site that they have arranged. To receive the fellowship, applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024. They must not hold tenure status at the time of the application deadline. Applicants must also have a demonstrated record of research experience in education and the project must be in education research. The research topic must focus primarily on education, but the fellowship welcomes postdocs from any academic discipline or professional field. Fellowship recipients have included individuals from anthropology, architecture, art history, communications, economics, education, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, and sociology. The fellowship does not limit eligibility to these fields. Candidates should demonstrate their interest in conducting education research long term. Applicants must submit an abstract, which summarizes the substantive focus and research design of the project and its contribution to education. They must also submit a project description. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.