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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SOS Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions for the Student Observing Support (SOS) program, outlining funding eligibility, award criteria, budget limitations, and reporting requirements.

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Award amount

Funding cap of $40,000 in active awards per year per investigator

Eligibility

Principal investigators or co-investigators employed at U.S. institutions; NRAO staff members as adjunct faculty at a college or university; Students enrolled at U.S. universities and colleges

Requirements

Work assignment clearly outlining student's contributions; Responsible request for funds; Final Funding Proposal forms with detailed budget and narrative; Subrecipient closeout form

Application materials

Preliminary Funding Proposal; Final Funding Proposal forms; Detailed budget; Budget narrative; Work assignment

How to apply

Submit Final Funding Proposal forms within thirty days of award notification; Submit invoice via email to SOS Administrator for award payments or advance; Send email to SOS Administrator for a six-month, no-cost extension

Important dates

Funding normally awarded for a period of two years; Data reserved for exclusive use for twelve months; Subrecipient closeout form within six months of award expiration

Documents

Final Funding Proposal forms; Subrecipient closeout form

Contact

Student Programs Coordinator; SOS Administrator; Contracts and Procurement Department; NRAO Headquarters: 434-296-0211

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