§ Federal grant opportunity · NSF 22-621
NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)
National Science Foundation is accepting applications for NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF). The deadline is Rolling / not published and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Science Foundation
- Application deadline
- Rolling / not published
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research, Science & Technology
- Opportunity number
- NSF 22-621
Program overview
Full Proposal Window: October 15, 2026 Program Guidelines: NSF 22-621 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 ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities This is an NSF Upcoming Due Dates item.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Science Foundation.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before Rolling / not published, allowing time for registration and validation.
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