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Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships (EAR-PF) is a fellowship from the NSF Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) that supports recent doctoral graduates conducting independent research and professional development in earth sciences disciplines including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and related fields. Fellowships are awarded for up to two years and can be taken to an eligible host institution of the fellow's choosing.
The program aims to recognize early-career investigators with significant research potential and help establish them in leadership positions within the Earth Sciences community. Eligible applicants are recent recipients of doctoral degrees in earth science disciplines. Fellows are expected to pursue research directions that diversify their expertise from their doctoral work.
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Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships (EAR-PF) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships (EAR-PF) Archived funding opportunity This document has been archived.
NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website . These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports independent postdoctoral research and professional development in research areas supported by the Division of Earth Sciences. The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards postdoctoral fellowships to recent recipients of doctoral degrees to conduct an integrated program of independent research and professional development that address scientific questions within the scope of EAR's disciplinary portfolio.
The program supports researchers for a period of up to two years with fellowships that can be taken to an eligible host institution. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential and provide them with research experience, mentorship, and training that will help establish them in leadership positions in the Earth Sciences community.
Postdoctoral fellows should pursue research in directions or with tools that will diversify the expertise they gained during their doctoral studies and research. The fellowship should also enable broadening of the fellow’s professional network. For these reasons, applicants are strongly encouraged to seek opportunities outside of their doctoral institution and their organization at the time of submission.
Fellowships will include participation in a professional development program that emphasizes development of mentoring skills.
November 18, 2024 - Navigating the EAR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program October 22, 2024 - Navigating the EAR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Additional program resources NSF 24-137: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for EAR Postdoctoral Fellowships (EARPF) Program Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Division of Earth Sciences (GEO/EAR) This program provides educational opportunities for Post-Doctoral fellows.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Postdoctoral researchers in earth sciences. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships (EAR-PF) is funded by NSF Division of Earth Sciences (EAR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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