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Find similar grantsNSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships is sponsored by NSF Division of Astronomical Sciences. Provides an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education in astronomy or astrophysics.
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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports postdoctoral fellows to conduct an integrated program of independent research and education in areas supported by the Division of Astronomical Sciences.
Supports postdoctoral fellows to conduct an integrated program of independent research and education in areas supported by the Division of Astronomical Sciences. 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 institutions 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 scientific community.
Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Division of Astronomical Sciences (MPS/AST) This program provides educational opportunities for Post-Doctoral fellows and Graduate students.
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