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 in observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory or archival data research in any area of as
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | 22-621 |
| Posted date | 07/27/2022 |
| Application deadline | Oct 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | none |
| Award floor | 110,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 990,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 9 |
| Who can apply | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships are awards to individuals; proposals are submitted directly by the fellowship candidate to NSF. Each proposer must identify one or more scientific mentor(s) and host institution(s) at the time of proposal submission. Prospective Fellows may propose to hold the fellowship at: <ul> <li>U.S. institutions of higher education,</li> <li>NSF-fund |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 47.049 |
| Description | 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 observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory 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 |
| Agency contact | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342747 |