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National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) - Postdoctoral Fellowship

Details the steps for applying to the NASA Postdoctoral Program, including proposal writing, submission, review process, and notification.

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DeadlineMarch 1, July 1, or November 1

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Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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How to Apply to the NASA Postdoctoral Program

Instructions on how to apply for the NASA Postdoctoral Program, including deadlines, research opportunity identification, application process, and required documents.

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Eligibility

Postdoctoral Fellow: held doctoral degree less than five years.; Senior Fellow: held doctoral degree five or more years.

Requirements

Register on the Applicant Portal.; Identify and contact a NASA advisor for a research opportunity.; Submit three letters of recommendation.; Submit a research proposal (PDF format).; Submit official doctoral degree transcripts (Postdoctoral Fellows only).

Application materials

Research proposal; Letters of recommendation; Official doctoral degree transcripts (for Postdoctoral Fellows); Official master's degree transcripts (optional)

How to apply

Register on the Applicant Portal.; Search and identify a research opportunity.; Contact the associated NASA advisor.; Complete the application via Zintellect.; Arrange for three letters of recommendation.; Submit a research proposal.

Important dates

Annual application cycle deadlines: March 1, July 1, and November 1.; Astrobiology Program: accepts applications only during March and November rounds.

Documents

Template for the Research Program (.DOCX); Template for the Management Program (.DOCX)

Contact

npp@orau.org

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