Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for submission of applications? The online portion of the application and supplemental documents must be received by November 30, 2012. Late applications will not be accepted.
What is the notification date of the awards? Applicants will be notified of their status by May 2013.
Can I apply if my degree is not from a department or school of education? At the time of appointment, fellows must have an earned doctorate in education or a related social or behavioral science field (i.e., anthropology, psychology, statistics, or sociology).
Where can I find more information on AERA-AIR Fellows Program? Please visit the AERA Fellowships and Grants webpage (http://www.aera.net/ProfessionalOpportunitiesFunding/FundingOpportunities/tabid/10241/Default.aspx).
Who is eligible for the AERA-AIR Fellows Program? The AERA-AIR Fellows Program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.
Does an application have to be sent to AIR in order to apply for the Fellows Program? Applicants do not send application materials to AIR. Finalists will interview with AIR staff in Washington, DC.
Is there an example of a successful application from previous years? AERA is unable to make previous applications publicly available. However, potential applicants are encouraged to read "The Art of Writing Proposals" an article published by the Social Science Research Council about crafting a competitive research proposal. Please visit www.ssrc.org for more information.
What is the acceptable format to submit the personal statement, dissertation abstract, dissertation/doctoral thesis summary, writing sample, and curriculum vita? All uploaded documents must be submitted in PDF.
Do letters of recommendation and reference forms have to be mailed to AERA? Yes. Letters of recommendation and reference forms must be mailed to AERA. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their letters are received by November 30, 2012.
Is an official transcript required for the AERA-AIR Fellows Program application? Yes. Official graduate school transcripts must be received by November 30, 2012.
What if I currently have funding from another source? The AERA-AIR Fellows Program is a full time position with time allotted for individual research and professional development. Fellows must obtain permission from AERA and AIR before accepting other positions.
Can I receive the AERA-AIR Fellowship if I have not yet completed my doctoral degree? Fellows must have completed their PhD/EdD degrees within three years of beginning the fellowship. The fellowship will begin on July 1, 2013 or soon thereafter.
What is the tenure and amount of the AERA-AIR Fellows Program? The AERA-AIR Fellows will receive a $55,000 - $65,000 annual stipend and will be eligible for the AIR benefits package. The fellows’ award is for a period of up to two years, renewable after the first year by mutual agreement.
How should I contact AERA? You may email questions to AERA at fellowships@aera.net or call 202-238-3200.
Letters of recommendation, reference forms, and official graduate school transcripts must be mailed to AERA at the following address:
AERA-AIR Fellows Program AERA 1430 K Street, NW Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005