NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships — U.S. National Science Foundation funding opportunity
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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may engage...

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Award $110k Deadline Oct 15 Location Alabama Type scholarship Level Federal Open posted Jul 27, 2022
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: starting at $110,000.
  • Next deadline: October 15, 2026.
  • Issued by: U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Award amount
$110k
Deadline
Oct 15
Oct 15, 2026
Total pool
$990k

About this opportunity

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may engage in or archival data research in any area of astronomy or astrophysics, in combination with a coherent educational plan for the duration of the fellowship. The program supports researchers for a period of up to three years with fellowships that may be taken to eligible host institutions of their choice. The program is intended to recognize early-career investigators of significant potential and to provide them with experience in research and education that will establish them in positions of distinction and leadership in the scientific community.

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Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID342747
PostedJul 27, 2022

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