The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship offers $55,000 to fund postdoctoral fellows who are doing research into education.

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.

Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2012. International students are eligible to apply.

For more information, download their 2012 Application Guidelines. They also recommend reading The Art of Writing Proposals.

Application deadline: November 2, 2012.