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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

U.S. National Science Foundation · 11-559

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Total Program Funding

$810K

Expected Awards

Deadline

October 12, 2011

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships. U.S. National Science Foundation. 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... at least $89,000 per award; $810,000 total program funding; ~9 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships are awards to ind...
•Deadline: 2011-10-12

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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 institution(s) 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 community.

Who Can Apply

*Organization Limit: 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 candidate must identify one or more sponsoring scientist(s) and host institution(s) at the time of proposal submission. Candidates may propose to hold the fellowship at:

U.S. institutions of higher education,
NSF-funded national centers, facilities or institutes such as the national observatories or the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP),
U.S. non-profit organizations with research and educational missions, and/or
International sites that are operated by U.S. organizations eligible for NSF funding, such as Cerro Tololo InterAmerican Observatory (CTIO) or Gemini South.

National centers, facilities 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. *PI Limit:Fellowships are awarded to individuals. The fellowship candidate submits his or her proposal directly to NSF. See the Additional Eligibility Information section for further information about eligibility limitations.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $89K
Total Program Funding: $810K
Expected Number of Awards: 9
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 21, 2011

Application Deadline: October 12, 2011 (0 days remaining)

Full Proposal Deadline(s): October 12, 2011 Second Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter

Agency Contact

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