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

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DeadlineMay 20

Award amount$27,500 stipend

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research

Official program page for the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship, providing details on eligibility, award components, and application requirements for doctoral students.

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Deadline

2025-11-10T23:59:00

Award amount

$25,000 stipend

Eligibility

U.S. citizens and permanent residents; Members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education; Graduate students in education research, humanities, or social/behavioral science fields; At the writing stage of dissertation by beginning of fellowship

Requirements

Proof of advancement to candidacy; Work full-time on dissertation and course requirements; Faculty sponsorship

Application materials

Dissertation research prospectus; Dissertation project timeline; Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages); Budget; Unofficial graduate transcript; Two letters of recommendation

How to apply

Create or access profile at AERA Apply portal; Submit required documents through the online portal; Include names and email addresses of two recommenders in the application form

Important dates

Informational Webinar: September 25, 2025; Application Deadline: November 10, 2025

Documents

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Contact

fellowships@aera.net; 202-238-3200

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