Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- 25-500
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 47.050 Geosciences
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation's Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) is seeking applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support recent doctoral degree recipients in conducting independent research and professional development within the Earth Sciences disciplinary portfolio. Applicants must be recognized beginning investigators with significant potential who will pursue research directions or employ tools that diverge from their doctoral expertise, preferably at institutions outside their doctoral organization. The program provides up to two years of fellowship support and emphasizes integrated research programs that address scientific questions aligned with EAR's scope, along with mandatory participation in professional development programming focused on mentoring skills and engagement of underrepresented groups in STEM. Evaluation criteria prioritize the quality and innovation of proposed research, the candidate's potential for leadership in Earth Sciences, the diversification of expertise from doctoral training, and the strength of professional development components. The application deadline is October 28, 2026.
Fellowships will be awarded as grants that can be taken to any eligible host institution, enabling fellows to expand their professional networks and research capabilities. While specific award values and total funding amounts are not detailed in the opportunity description, the program supports researchers across the full breadth of Earth Sciences disciplines through the broader Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050), which typically funds awards ranging from $75,000 to over $2,000,000 depending on project scope and duration. The fellowship period spans up to two years, with performance occurring at the fellow's selected host institution, which may include research universities, academic facilities, field sites, and scientific observatories.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards postdoctoral fellowships to recent recipients of doctoral degrees to conduct an integrated program of independent research and professional development that address scientific questions within the scope of EAR's disciplinary portfolio. The program supports researchers for a period of up to two years with fellowships that can be taken to an eligible host institution. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential and provide them with research experience, mentorship, and training that will help establish them in leadership positions in the Earth Sciences community. Postdoctoral fellows should pursue research in directions or with tools that will diversify the expertise they gained during their doctoral studies and research. The fellowship should also enable broadening of the fellow's professional network. For these reasons, applicants are strongly encouraged to seek opportunities outside of their doctoral institution and their organization at the time of submission. Fellowships will include participation in a professional development program that emphasizes development of mentoring skills.
Update #1 ·
The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards postdoctoral fellowships to recent recipients of doctoral degrees to conduct an integrated program of independent research and professional development that address scientific questions within the scope of EAR's disciplinary portfolio. The program supports researchers for a period of up to two years with fellowships that can be taken to an eligible host institution. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential and provide them with research experience, mentorship, and training that will help establish them in leadership positions in the Earth Sciences community. Postdoctoral fellows should pursue research in directions or with tools that will diversify the expertise they gained during their doctoral studies and research. The fellowship should also enable broadening of the fellow's professional network. For these reasons, applicants are strongly encouraged to seek opportunities outside of their doctoral institution and their organization at the time of submission. Fellowships will include participation in a professional development program that emphasizes development of mentoring skills. This program will coordinate the involvement of fellows in conferences and activities that are focused on increasing the engagement of underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We encourage input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer.
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