The Heising-Simons 51 Pegasi b Fellowship at Carnegie Science supports postdoctoral research in exoplanet science using world-class facilities and a collaborative environment.
Funder: Carnegie Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year postdoctoral support; award amount and duration set by the Heising-Simons 51 Pegasi b Fellowship program.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in exoplanet science, with Carnegie Science as a host, offering top facilities and collaborative opportunities.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; applicants must apply via the Heising-Simons 51 Pegasi b Fellowship and select Carnegie as host.
The Heising-Simons 51 Pegasi b Fellowship is a prestigious postdoctoral program in exoplanet science. Carnegie Science serves as a host institution, enabling fellows to conduct research at the Earth and Planets Laboratory in Washington, DC, the Carnegie Science Observatories in Pasadena, CA, or both. Fellows benefit from a collaborative environment with leading observational astronomers, theoretical astrophysicists, and engineers, and can pursue innovative research projects in exoplanet detection, characterization, and instrumentation. Hosted fellows have access to world-class observing facilities, high-performance computing resources, and professional development opportunities, fostering cutting-edge research in planetary astronomy.