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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity 22-621 · Awards from $110,000

Opportunity Number22-621
Award Floor$110,000
Award CeilingNot stated in the listing
Cost Sharing / MatchingNot required by the listing
Application DeadlineOct 15, 2026 — 1 day left as of Oct 14, 2026
Last Updated on Grants.govOct 5, 2026
Who Can ApplyOther applicants

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 propo

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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 …

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