grant NSF 22-621

NSF Astronomy & Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship (AAPF)

The AAPF supports outstanding recent PhDs to carry out up to three years of independent research combined with a coherent education plan in any area of astronomy or astrophysics at a host institution of their choice. Awards provide $110,000/year (stipend plus fellowship allowance), require identification of a scientific mentor and signed host institution letters, and must be submitted by the c…

Funding Opportunity Number: NSF 22-621

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…

Funding Source

Agency: National Science Foundation

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $990,000
Total Awards Given 9

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…

Dates

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

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