Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
ID: 359600Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. 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 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships aimed at recent doctoral graduates to conduct independent research and professional development in the field of Earth Sciences. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, either currently enrolled in graduate studies or having recently completed their doctoral degree, and must present a research plan aligned with NSF's disciplinary programs. This initiative supports up to 12 fellowships, each with a funding amount of at least $90,000 over a two-year period, with a total program funding of approximately $2.16 million. Interested individuals can find more information and submit proposals through the NSF website, and for assistance, they may contact grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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