EAR Postdoctoral Fellowships
ID: 342960Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$90K - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the EAR Postdoctoral Fellowships, aimed at supporting recent doctoral graduates in conducting independent research and professional development in Earth Sciences. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, either currently graduate students or within 18 months of earning their doctoral degree, and must present a research plan aligned with NSF's Earth Sciences disciplinary programs. This program is crucial for fostering new talent in the geosciences, with a total funding of approximately $2.16 million available for up to 12 awards, each with a minimum of $90,000, and proposals are due by October 30, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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