Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

Frequently Asked Questions

For Frequently Asked Questions about the online application, see below.  For Frequently Asked Questions about the Fellowship, click here.

LOGIN

I am having trouble logging into the request. What do I do?

If you are a new applicant, you must first create a new User ID and Password. Click New Account to begin.

If you have already created an account, make sure that you are entering the User ID and Password exactly as when you created them, including upper and lower case.

What do I do if the program asks me to log in again?

For security reasons, the website has a time out feature. After 60 minutes, if you have not completed and saved a page, the system will require you to log in again. We recommend that you complete your essays offline and copy and paste into the application (see ESSAY section below).

What do I do if I can't remember my password?

Click 'Forgot Your Password' and we will e-mail your password to the address you listed in your profile when you began the application process.

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APPLICATIONS

Is it possible for me to send in an application now and remain on file for consideration next year?

No, your application will only be kept on record for the current year. You must reapply to be considered for next year.

Do I have to click on the Final Submit button to complete my portion of the online application before asking my recommenders to submit their recommendations online?

No. Recommendations may be submitted at any time after you have started your online application. The recommenders use a unique URL that will link their completed recommendation to your application and your status page will show that the recommendation has been submitted.

Do my reference letters need to reach you by the deadline?

You should plan to have all parts of your application reach us by the deadline. Check your status page often to see whether your references have been completed.

Can references be sent by mail?

No. You must use the electronic process. Part of your application includes a page with a URL unique to your application that you should print and give to the people you would like to submit a recommendation on your behalf. Each person writing a reference for you will complete the online recommendation form and submit it electronically. This is the only way to ensure that your recommendations are properly linked with your application.

Will you let me know if you are missing parts of my application?

It is your responsibility to check your status page to ensure that your application is complete.

May I change references once I have selected them?

No. Your references will complete an online recommendation form that is linked to your application so it is not possible to change references once they have been submitted with your application.

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ESSAYS

Do I have to complete the essays online?

We recommend that you print out the pages with the essay questions for reference and write your essays in a word processing program. After you save and spell-check the text, you can log into your application again. Then copy and paste the text into the appropriate areas of the application.


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SELECTION

When and how will I find out if I've been selected?

You will receive an e-mail from DOE notifying you of your selection and your status page will indicate you have been selected.

If I don't get selected this time, will my application be reviewed again next year automatically or do I have to reapply?

You must reapply.

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CONTACTS

Whom should I contact if I have problems or questions which I have been unable to resolve on-line?

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