NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships
U.S. National Science Foundation
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- Posted
- Dec 17, 2025
- Amount
- $110,000 - $990,000
- Closes
- Oct 15, 2026 (in 46 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- 22-621
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 47.049
Amount
$110,000 - $990,000
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: U.S. institutions of higher education, NSF-funded centers, facilities, orinstitutes, U.S. non-profit organizations with research and educational missions, or International sites that are operated by U.S. organizations eligible for NSF funding, such as the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, Cerro Tololo InterAmerican Observatory, or Gemini South. National centers, facilities, sit...
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 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 ...