Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) 2027-2028
Eleven-month fellowship placing accomplished K–12 STEM educators in a federal agency or US Congressional office in Washington, DC.
| Amount / funding | not stated — no estimate basis |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 5 November 2026, 8:00 p.m. Eastern |
| Start date | Mid-August 2027 (fellows arrive); orientation 23–26 August 2027; eleven months in Washington, DC |
| Level | Teacher fellowship |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Eleven-month fellowship placing accomplished K–12 STEM educators in a federal agency or US Congressional office in Washington, DC.
Minimum requirements
Accomplished K–12 STEM educators; US citizen at application; able to obtain leave of absence for the full eleven months; current/former fellows ineligible for a second fellowship; maximum three applications in six years.
Application checklist
- Online application (opened 3 August 2026)
- check official page for required documents (not specified in fetched DOE key-dates text)
Application tips
- Secure a full eleven-month leave of absence before applying — it is a condition.
- Note the timeline: semi-finalist notifications by 24 February 2027, DC interviews 27 February–1 March 2027, Congressional placement interviews mid-June 2027.
- Former fellows cannot reapply and applications are capped at three in six years.
- Decide between federal-agency and Congressional-office placements when the placement stage arrives.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: STEM education, Science policy, Federal fellowship