NRL Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PFP)
ID: 355975Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Naval Research Laboratory (DOD-ONR-NRL)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355975
Timeline
    Description

    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is offering a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PFP), aimed at providing postdoctoral scientists and engineers with opportunities to engage in research aligned with NRL's interests. The program seeks to foster innovative research that has potential applications in both civilian and military contexts, with a focus on attracting talented individuals to contribute to fundamental research. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically through the grants.gov portal by October 9, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Todd Schwartz at todd.m.schwartz.civ@us.navy.mil. The funding will be awarded through Cooperative Agreements, with a performance period of up to five years, and is open to U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents.

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