NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)
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- Opportunity number
- 22-621
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Applications due
- Award size
- $110,000 or more
Opportunity facts
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- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
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- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation is soliciting applications from individual postdoctoral scientists for the Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF) program, with applications due October 15, 2027.
Fellowships are awarded directly to individuals and support up to three years of integrated independent research and education in any area of astronomy or astrophysics—including observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory, or archival data research—paired with a coherent educational plan. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents who have earned or will complete a doctoral degree in an appropriate scientific field within five years prior to the proposal submission deadline (or by October 1 following the deadline). Each proposal must identify one or more scientific mentors and host institutions at submission. Eligible host institutions include U.S. institutions of higher education, NSF-funded centers, facilities or institutes, U.S. non-profit organizations with research and educational missions, and international sites 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, sites, or institutes funded by other federal agencies such as NASA or the U.S. Department of Energy are ineligible as host institutions.
The program is intended to recognize early-career investigators of significant potential and provide them with integrated research and education experience to establish positions of distinction and leadership in the scientific community. Proposals must be submitted directly by the fellowship candidate to NSF via Research.gov rather than Grants.gov.
The opportunity is assigned to CFDA 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences).
Synopsis
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 the scientific community.
Eligibility
*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, or institutes, 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, sites, or institutes funded by other federal agencies, such as NASA or the U.S. Department of Energy, are ineligible as host institutions for the NSF AAPF Program. *Who May Serve as PI: Fellowships are awarded to individuals. The fellowship candidate submits their proposal directly to NSF. An individual is eligible to submit a proposal to the NSF AAPF Program if all of the following criteria are met: The proposer is a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident (Green Card Holder) of the United States. The proposer has earned the doctoral degree in an appropriate scientific field within five (5) years prior to the proposal submission deadline or will complete the doctoral degree by 1 October following the proposal deadline. By signing and submitting the proposal, the fellowship candidate is certifying that they meet the eligibility criteria specified in this program solicitation. Willful provision of false information in this request and its supporting documents or in reports required under an ensuing award is a criminal offense (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
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