Gruber Foundation Early Career IAU Fellowship - American Astronomical Society
The Gruber Foundation Early Career IAU Fellowship funds promising astrophysicists to conduct postdoctoral research abroad, supporting international collaboration and scientific advancement.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 total per year; may be awarded to one or split among two or three fellows; covers research, travel, and subsistence.
Summary: Supports exceptional early career astrophysicists with funding for international postdoctoral research, travel, and living expenses.
Key Information: Fellows must conduct research at a host institution in a different country from where their PhD was earned.
Description
The Gruber Foundation Early Career IAU Fellowship is an annual award supporting outstanding early career astrophysicists. Established in 2011 by the International Astronomical Union with support from The Gruber Foundation, the fellowship provides significant financial resources to supplement postdoctoral appointments. The aim is to enable promising young researchers to advance their scientific careers, foster international collaboration, and contribute to a vibrant astrophysics research community. Funding covers travel, subsistence, and research expenses, and recipients must undertake their research at a host institution of excellence located in a different country from where they received their PhD.
