[American Astronomical Society](https://aas.org)

October 2026 (Full application, annual cycle)

Up to $75,000 total; typically awarded to one or split among two or three fellows; supports 1 year of postdoctoral research expenses.

Supports exceptional early career astrophysicists with funding for international postdoctoral research, travel, and subsistence.

--- ## Description The Gruber Foundation Early Career IAU Fellowship is an annual award established by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and supported by The Gruber Foundation. It is designed to advance the careers of outstanding young astrophysicists by providing substantial financial support to supplement a postdoctoral appointment. The fellowship covers travel, living expenses, and research costs, enabling recipients to conduct research at a leading international institute outside the country where they earned their PhD. The program aims to foster a thriving, international research community in astronomy. --- ## Due Dates - Next anticipated due date: October 2026 (Full application) - The fellowship is awarded annually, with the deadline typically in early October. - *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total annual funding: Up to $75,000. - The award may be given to a single researcher or shared among two or three recipients, at the discretion of the selection committee. - Funds are intended for travel, subsistence, and research expenses to supplement a postdoctoral position. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be early career astrophysicists (typically postdoctoral researchers). - The fellowship must be held at a host institution that: - Is recognized as a center of excellence in the applicant’s field. - Is located in a different country from where the applicant received their PhD. - Candidates should demonstrate exceptional promise and achievement in astrophysics. - Additional eligibility details and selection criteria are available on the [IAU Gruber Fellowship page](https://www.iau.org/science/grants_prizes/gruber_foundation/fellowships/). --- ## Application Process - Prepare a full application including research proposal, CV, and letters of recommendation (consult the IAU or Gruber Fellowship website for latest requirements). - Identify and secure a host institution that meets the fellowship criteria. - Submit the application by the anticipated October deadline. - Selection is made by a committee based on scientific excellence, potential, and alignment with fellowship goals. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is intended to supplement, not replace, a postdoctoral appointment. - The selection committee may choose to split the award among multiple candidates. - The fellowship promotes international mobility and collaboration in astronomy. --- ## External Links - [AAS Announcement and Program Details](https://aas.org/posts/news/2020/10/gruber-foundation-support-third-early-career-iau-fellowship) - [IAU Gruber Fellowship Page](https://www.iau.org/science/grants_prizes/gruber_foundation/fellowships/) - [The Gruber Foundation](https://gruber.yale.edu/) - [AAS General Funding Opportunities](https://aas.org/subjects/general-funding-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | American Astronomical Society | [Contact Form](https://aas.org/contact) | | Email | [email protected] | | Phone | +1 202-328-2010 | | Address | 1667 K Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006 | ---

Gruber Foundation Early Career IAU Fellowship

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