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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships Program Solicitation

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Overview: - Supports highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists in independent research and education in astronomy or astrophysics - Research may be observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory, or archival data-based - Fellows must propose a coherent educational plan alongside their research - Host Institution Requirements: - Eligible hosts include U.S. institutions of higher education, NSF-funded centers, facilities, or institutes, and U.S. non-profit organizations with research and educational missions - International sites are eligible if operated by U.S. organizations eligible for NSF funding - National centers funded by other federal agencies (e.g., NASA, U.S. Department of Energy) are not eligible as hosts - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $990,000 - Expected number of awards: 9 - Minimum award: $110,000 - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved; this is a fellowship grant opportunity for individual researchers

Description

The NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to conduct independent research and education in astronomy or astrophysics. Fellows may engage in various types of research including observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory, or archival data research. The program supports researchers for up to three years at eligible host institutions of their choice and aims to recognize early-career investigators with significant potential. The fellowship includes a coherent educational plan and is intended to establish fellows in positions of distinction and leadership in the scientific community.

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