2026 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students

The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 25 fellows who receive $70,000 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in three professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor who provides them with guidance throughout the academic year. This opportunity is open to undocumented students. Under their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section, the fellowship program states that, “Non-U.S. and non-residential citizens are eligible to apply for the postdoctoral fellowship.”

Here are the eligibility requirements:

• “Have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023.
• Not hold tenure status at the time of the application deadline.
• Have a demonstrated record of research experience in education and the project must be in education research.
• Submit an individual application as we will not accept group applications.”

The deadline to apply is November 13, 2025 at 5pm ET

For more information, and to apply, please visit their official website: NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Please note that this fellowship opportunity is being offered by the Spencer Foundation and the link to it may not work once the application window has closed.

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