Answers common questions about the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP), including eligibility, application process, fellowship duration, and selection criteria.
Citizenship requirements vary per opportunity.; Researchers affiliated with or intending to collaborate with the People's Republic of China are not eligible.; Must complete Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate before fellowship begins.; Postdoctoral Fellow: doctoral degree held for less than five years.; Senior Fellow: doctoral degree held for five or more years.
Requirements
Submit only ONE application for ONE research opportunity per cycle.; Official translation required for non-English documents.; Applications can be altered up to the current cycle deadline.
Application materials
Transcript document(s); Research proposal
How to apply
Applications submitted electronically through Zintellect.; Create an account, enter information, and upload documents.; Search for and select a research opportunity.; Upload research proposal and submit completed application.
Contact
npp@orau.org; Available on the Contact page
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