American Educational Research Association (AERA) / National Science Foundation (NSF) - Dissertation Grant

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AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers about the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research, including deadlines, eligibility, and application details.

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Deadline

November 10, 2025

Award amount

$25,000 for a 1-year project

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or permanent residents; Members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups; Full-time dissertation work and course requirements; Doctoral candidates in any field with education research topics; EdD students are eligible

Requirements

Well-developed or complete dissertation proposal; Advance to candidacy by fellowship start; IRB approval required for fund disbursement; Data collection plan required; Attend the AERA Annual Meeting

Application materials

Dissertation proposal; Unofficial transcripts; Abstract for topic appropriateness review

How to apply

Submit applications and supporting documents via the online system; Send proposal abstract to fellowships@aera.net for topic review

Important dates

Submission system opens: August 2025; Application deadline: November 10, 2025; Award notification: May 2026; Fellowship start: July 1, 2026, or later

Contact

fellowships@aera.net; 202-238-3200

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