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Find similar grantsInnovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (I-PERF) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation. This fellowship recruits, trains, mentors, matches, and funds early-career, Ph. D.
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Funding for Postdoctoral Researchers - Funding at NSF | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Funding for Postdoctoral Researchers The U.S. National Science Foundation offers postdoctoral fellows paid opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in science and engineering. Information for principal investigators This page highlights opportunities that postdoctoral fellows can directly apply to.
Engineering Postdoctoral Fellowship NSF's Engineering Fellows program supports independent postdoctoral research in engineering. In addition to hands-on academic research with a faculty advisor, each fellowship cohort participates in professional development and mentoring activities designed to prepare them for future research careers. These two-year fellowships provide a stipend and travel allowance.
Citizens and permanent residents of the United States who have recently earned a Ph. D. are eligible to apply.
The program accepts applications on an annual basis. Visit the eFellows website to learn more. Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship Funded by NSF, the Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (I-PERF) recruits, trains, mentors, matches and funds early-career, Ph.
D. -level scientists and engineers so they can participate in innovative entrepreneurial activities at some of the nation’s most promising startup companies. Fellows receive an annual stipend of $78,000, optional individual health and life insurance benefits, relocation assistance to the approved host company, a professional conference travel allowance, and scripted professional development training.
Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree in an NSF-supported STEM discipline within the last seven years. Only U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents are eligible to apply. See the I-PERF website for full eligibility criteria.
Visit the I-PERF website to apply.
Mathematical and Physical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships The NSF Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate (NSF MPS) offers three postdoctoral fellowship programs: NSF Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Supports postdoctoral fellows performing impactful research across all fields supported by NSF MPS while broadening the participation of groups that are underrepresented in the mathematical and physical sciences.
NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Supports postdoctoral fellows in pursuing research and training in mathematics and statistics, including their applications to other disciplines. NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships Supports postdoctoral fellows to conduct an integrated program of independent research and education in areas supported by the NSF Division of Astronomical Sciences.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships NSF's Postdoctoral Research Fellowships support independent postdoctoral research, allowing fellows to perform work that will broaden their perspectives, facilitate interdisciplinary interactions, and help establish them in leadership positions. These two- or three-year fellowships provide a stipend and a research and training allowance.
Citizens, nationals and permanent residents of the United States who have recently earned a Ph. D. or will have earned their Ph.
D. before beginning the fellowship are eligible to apply. Current postdoctoral fellowship opportunities can be found on NSF's Funding Search .
Deadlines vary by program: some accept proposals at any time while others have annual deadlines.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals with doctorates in an NSF-supported STEM discipline. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows annual stipend of $78,000, plus benefits. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (I-PERF) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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