National Science Foundation (NSF) - Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) Postdoctoral Fellowships

NSF AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS-PRF) support early career scientists in atmospheric and geospace sciences for up to 2 years.

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DeadlineProposals Accepted Anytime

Award amount$100,000 (Year 1)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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National Science Foundation (NSF) - Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

NSF AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS-PRF) support early career scientists in atmospheric and geospace sciences for up to 2 years.

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Deadline

Proposals Accepted Anytime

Award amount

$94,000 in year one

Eligibility

Must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.; Must have held a PhD for no more than 2 years or had less than 18 months full-time employment since degree.; Must identify sponsoring scientist(s) and host institution(s).; May not have submitted identical proposals concurrently to other federal agencies.

Requirements

Research plan must fall within the scope of AGS disciplines.; Must devote full time to fellowship activities.; Must begin fellowship within 6 months of award notification.

Application materials

Full Proposal

How to apply

Submit proposals directly to NSF via FastLane or Grants.gov.

Documents

NSF 19-574 (solicitation); NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG); NSF Grants.gov Application Guide

Contact

Sylvia A. Edgerton: sedgerto@nsf.gov, (703) 292-8522

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