2027 Jansky Fellowship Program
The 2027 Jansky Fellowship Program from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory supports independent research in radio astronomy using NRAO’s world-class facilities.
Funder: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Due Dates: October 28, 2026: Application deadline | November 11, 2026: Reference letters deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical starting salary $75,000/year; $17,000/year for research/travel; 2–3 year term; $3,000/year to non-NRAO hosts.
Summary: Supports early career scientists conducting independent research utilizing NRAO’s world-class radio astronomy facilities.
Key Information: Applicants must have no more than 5 years post-PhD experience at fellowship start (exceptions possible).
Description
The Jansky Fellowship Program offered by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious postdoctoral opportunity for outstanding early career scientists to pursue independent research in radio astronomy. Fellows are encouraged to undertake innovative projects that utilize NRAO’s advanced facilities—including ALMA, the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), and the Green Bank Observatory (GBO)—and align with the Observatory’s mission. The program supports research in radio astronomy, multi-wavelength science, instrumentation, computation, and theory. Fellows become part of a vibrant scientific community and contribute to the development of next-generation radio telescopes.
