National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) - Summer Graduate Student Research Assistantship

Form to submit a letter of recommendation for the NRAO/GBO Summer Student Research Assistantship program. Letters are due by February 1, 2026.

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DeadlineDecember 15

Award amount$1000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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NRAO Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship

Post-Baccalaureate Program for recent graduates to gain research experience in radio astronomy or related fields. Offers stipend, moving allowance, and travel funding.

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Award amount

stipend for up to one year

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or permanent residents; Recently completed undergraduate degree; Intention of applying to Ph.D. programs in astronomy or related field

Requirements

Statement describing research interests and future goals (<1000 words); Resume; Academic transcript (unofficial is OK); One or two letters of recommendation

Application materials

Statement of research interests and future goals; Resume; Academic transcript; Letters of recommendation

How to apply

Email application materials directly to Jim Braatz; Include confirmation of US citizen or permanent resident status; List names of reference letter writers; Recommendation letters emailed directly to Jim Braatz by writers

Important dates

Applications received by May 4, 2026 will receive full consideration; Applications accepted until position is filled; Anticipate notifying outcomes by May 18, 2026

Contact

Jim Braatz (for application materials and recommendation letters)

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