If you are a recent or senior-level Ph.D. recipient seeking to advance your research career, applications are now open for the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) 2025. This prestigious program offers scientists and engineers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at NASA centers and affiliated institutions across the United States, contributing to NASA's missions in space and Earth sciences. Details in this article!
NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) Summary
Location: Various NASA Centers, NASA Headquarters, or NASA-affiliated research institutes across the United States.
Host Institutions: NASA Centers, NASA Headquarters, NASA-affiliated research institutes.
Academic Level: Postdoctoral.
Research Fields: Astrophysics, Earth science, aeronautics, biology, astrobiology, cosmo-chemistry, heliophysics, planetary science, technology development.
Funding and Coverage: Fully Funded
Duration: Up to three years.
Application Deadlines: March 1, July 1, and November 1, 2025.
Start Date: Flexible, depending on the application cycle.
Eligible to: U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 visa status.
NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) Overview
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) provides Fellows with the opportunity to conduct advanced research aligned with NASA's missions in space and Earth sciences. Fellows collaborate with leading scientists at NASA Centers, NASA Headquarters, or NASA-affiliated research institutes, contributing to projects of national importance. The program comprises two components:
1. NASA Postdoctoral Research Program:
Fellows conduct independent research in areas such as astrophysics, Earth science, aeronautics, biology, astrobiology, cosmo-chemistry, heliophysics, planetary science, and technology development.
2. NASA Postdoctoral Management Program:
Fellows gain experience in the management of scientific programs, working with NASA program scientists on various aspects of research and analysis program management.
Appointments are up to three years in duration, providing ample time to contribute significantly to NASA's research objectives.
Program Benefits and Financial Arrangements
Stipend: Postdoctoral Fellows receive a starting stipend of $70,000 per year, with potential supplements for high cost-of-living areas and specific academic specialties. Senior Postdoctoral Fellows' stipends are based on location, experience, and career achievements.
Health Insurance: NASA covers approximately 85% of the health insurance premium for individual or family coverage through ORAU, with the Fellow responsible for the remaining portion.
Professional Travel Allowance: Fellows are allocated $10,000 per appointment year to support travel to conferences, meetings, field sites, observatories, or required training directly related to their research projects. Unused funds carry over to the following appointment period.
Relocation Expenses: Reimbursement for relocation expenses, including transportation, shipment of household goods within the United States or unaccompanied baggage from a foreign country, temporary lodging, and per diem, is provided. Reimbursements are dependent on factors such as the Fellow’s original city and country of residence, number of dependents, and mode of transportation, and are governed by federal travel regulations and the ORAU Travel Policy.
Eligibility Criteria
Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree before beginning the NPP Fellowship.
U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 visa status
Applicants for LPR, asylee, or refugee status in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card and pending I-485 or I-589 forms.
Fellows must relocate to the NASA Center or affiliated research institute supporting their research opportunity and maintain residency there for the duration of the appointment.
Application Procedure
1. Select a Research Opportunity:
Browse current fellowship opportunities on the NPP website and select a research opportunity that aligns with your interests and expertise.
2. Contact the NASA Advisor:
Reach out to the NASA advisor or point of contact associated with your selected research opportunity to discuss your research plan and develop your proposal in collaboration with them.
3. Prepare Application Materials:
Research Proposal: Develop a proposal responding to the goals and objectives described in the selected research opportunity. The proposal should be a maximum of 15 pages, including figures and citations, double-spaced, in 12-point font, with one-inch margins.
Letters of Recommendation: Obtain three letters of recommendation.
Doctoral Transcript: Provide official doctoral transcript documents.
4. Submit Application:
Create a profile and submit your application through the Zintellect application system by the specified deadline (March 1, July 1, or November 1, 2025).
5. Application Review:
Your proposal will undergo a suitability assessment by the respective NASA Center and, if deemed suitable, will be reviewed by at least three external peer reviewers.
6. Award Notification:
Successful applicants will be notified of their selection and provided with further instructions regarding the commencement of their fellowship.
ℹ️ For more detailed information on the application process, visit the NPP Application Process page.
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