Spencer Dissertation Fellowship for Research Related to Education

Spencer Foundation

Amount: $27,500
Deadline: October 24 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: phd
Renewable: No

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About

The Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program supports dissertations that contribute to the improvement of education. Dissertation topics can come from any discipline, as long as they are related to education.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any
  • GPA: N/A
  • Must be a PhD candidate in any academic discipline
  • Dissertation research must be related to education

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Research statement
  • CV
  • Official Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open August. Deadline October 24. Notifications in April.

Tips

Clearly articulate the relevance of your research to education, even if your primary discipline is outside of traditional education studies. Emphasize the potential impact of your findings.