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NSF 19-574: Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Closed Closed Opportunity NSF 19-574 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI) (NSF 27-500). Status: Closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. National Science Foundation notices from 2025.

• Award floor$190,000
• Total funding$1.5 million
• Expected awards8
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are awards to individuals; proposals are submitted directly by the fellowship candidate to NSF. Each candidate must identify one or more sponsoring scientist(s) and host institution(s) in the proposal. Activities supported by the AGS Fellowship program may be conducted at any appropriate U.S. host institution as defined in the Program Description. *Who May Serve as PI: An individual (also referred to as proposer)is eligible to submit a proposal to the NSFAGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program if all the following criteria are met: <ul> <li>Be U.S. citizens (or nationals) or legally admitted permanent residents of the United States (i.e., have a "green card") at the time the proposal is submitted;</li> <li>Present research andprofessional developmentplans that fall within the purview of the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences at NSF (<a href="http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=ags">http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=ags</a>);</li> <li>Not have submitted an identical proposal concurrently to another NSF program or to a similar program in another Federal agency (e.g., NOAA, NASA);</li> <li>Meet one of the following criteria: <ul> <li>currently a graduate student;</li> <li>have held a PhD degree in a scientific or engineering field for no more than 2 years at time of submission;</li> <li>have had no more than 18 months full time employment between degree being conferred and proposal submission. If more than 2 years have elapsed since the PhD degree was conferred, but the proposer has less than the equivalent of 18 months full time employment at time of submission, then the proposer must include specific language in the Biographical Sketch affirming their eligibility.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Proposers are encouraged to expand the network of collaborators and implement the fellowship at an institution new to the proposer. However, proposers who choose to carry out the postdoctoral fellowship at the institution where they received their PhD or their current institution at the time of submission must meet these three conditions: (1) have been at this institution for at least 12 months at the time of submission; (2) present a strong justification and clearly explain the benefits of this choice to their research and professional development goals; and (3) have two scientific mentors, one at the hosting institution and a second mentor at a different institution and/or department who is a new collaborator with the proposer.</li> </ul> If an applicantfails to meet any eligibility criterion,theirproposal will be returned without review. Applicants uncertain aboutthe eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to contacta cognizant NSF program officer listed in this solicitation. Awardees must begin the fellowship within6 months of notification of an award.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Most of the program's money (71% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) awards Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PRF) to highly qualified early career investigators to carry out an independent research program. The research plan of each Fellowship must address scientific questions within the scope of AGS disciplines. The program supports researchers for a period of up to 2 years with Fellowships that can be taken to the institution of their choice. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential and provide them with experience in research that will broaden perspectives, facilitate interdisciplinary interactions and help establish them in leadership positions within the Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences community. Fellowships are awards to individuals, not institutions, and are administered by the Fellows.

Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NSF 27-500, which is open now.

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