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NASA Postdoctoral Program is sponsored by NASA. The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers U.S. and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA's scientific goals.
NPP Fellows conduct world-class research with leading scientists across the United States in areas such as Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics, astrophysics, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and operations, space bioscience, and astrobiology.
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NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships | NASA Postdoctoral Program The NPP March 2026 cycle application deadline is extended to Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6 p. m. U.S. Eastern Time .
View current opportunities Welcome to the NPP Gateway! Find a Fellowship March 2026 application cycle is extended Application deadline is Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6 p. m.
U.S. Eastern Time. View current opportunities Please see the How to Apply page for application instructions and be sure to check out the Application Tips . Exponential Growth: Kelly Whalen, Ph.
D. , discusses her research, and how she overcomes imposter syndrome Dr. Kelly Whalen's research focuses on the delicate balance of black holes and their interaction with galaxy growth, highlighting how they can both fuel creation and pause activity.
As a NASA Fellow, Whalen explores the diverse nature of black holes, particularly supermassive ones, and their significant role in shaping galaxies, challenging common misconceptions from pop culture. One in a million: Stela Silva, Ph. D.
, searches the cosmos for new planets Stela Silva, Ph. D. , an astrophysicist in the NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, has her eye to the sky, sort of.
Working with gravitational microlensing, which she says is "the physical phenomenon that happens when we're observing a star and then another star with a planet passes in front of it," and machine learning she looks for signatures of exoplanets.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: US citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents and foreign nationals eligible for a J-1 visa as a Research Scholar. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Postdoctoral Fellowships are available for those who have held a doctoral degree for less than five years at the time of application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows annual stipends start at $70,000, plus allowances. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for NASA Postdoctoral Program are due November 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NASA Postdoctoral Program is funded by NASA. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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