2026 Jansky Fellowship Program
The Jansky Fellowship supports early career scientists in conducting independent research using NRAO’s premier radio astronomy facilities and technologies.
Funder: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (full application) | November 2026 (reference letters)
Funding Amounts: Salary comparable to top U.S. postdoctoral fellowships; initial 2-year term, renewable for a third year; $17,000/year research/travel allowance; $3,000/year for non-NRAO hosts
Summary: Supports outstanding early career scientists to conduct independent research in radio astronomy using NRAO facilities.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm with program page for updates.
Description
The Jansky Fellowship Program, administered by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), is designed to support exceptional early career scientists in conducting independent and innovative research that leverages NRAO’s world-leading radio astronomy facilities. Fellows can utilize observatories such as ALMA, VLA, VLBA, and GBO, and may contribute to the development of next-generation instruments like the ngVLA. The program encourages proposals in radio astronomy, multi-wavelength science, instrumentation, computation, and theory. Appointments may be based at NRAO sites, split between a U.S. university and an NRAO location, or (in compelling cases) held as a non-resident fellowship at a U.S. university with strong NRAO ties.
