Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
This grant offers postdoctoral fellowships in Earth Sciences to conduct independent research, gain mentorship, and broaden professional network for up to two years.
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Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 14, 2025 | October 29, 2025 | October 28, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 years per fellowship; typical annual salary at GS-11 Step 1 (with locality pay), plus $15,000/year for research/professional development; estimated total program funding $2,784,000; ~8–10 awards/year.
Summary: Supports recent PhDs in Earth Sciences to conduct independent research and professional development at a U.S. host institution.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents and have ≤24 months post-PhD experience at the deadline.
Description
The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) of the U.S. National Science Foundation offers postdoctoral fellowships to recent PhD recipients, enabling them to pursue independent research and professional development at eligible U.S. host institutions. This program is designed to foster the careers of promising early-stage investigators and broaden their research experience, professional networks, and skillsets. Fellows are expected to diversify their expertise beyond their doctoral research and are encouraged to select host institutions other than their PhD or current institution. Participation in a professional development program focused on mentoring skills is required.
Research proposals must address scientific questions within the scope of EAR's disciplinary portfolio, which spans the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth and its systems. Proposals that integrate interdisciplinary approaches or address priority areas such as artificial intelligence are encouraged. The program aims to broaden participation in the geosciences and strongly encourages candidates to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.
