The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) supports NASA’s goal to expand scientific understanding of Earth and the universe in which we live.

The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers US and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA's scientific goals. The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections.

Engage in NASA research in Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics, astrophysics, biological and physical science, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration systems, space operations, space technology, and astrobiology.


DETAILS
Annual stipends start at $70,000, with supplements for higher cost-of-living areas and certain degree fields
Annual travel and professional development budget of $10,000
Relocation allowance
Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program
Appointments renewable for up to three years
Approximately 90 Fellowships awarded annually

AVAILABLE FIELDS OF STUDY
Aeronautics, Aeronautical or Other Engineering
Astrobiology
Astrophysics
Biological Sciences
Cosmochemistry
Earth Science
Heliophysics Science
Interdisciplinary/Other
Physical Sciences
Planetary Science
Technology Development

AVAILABLE NASA CENTERS
Ames Research Center
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Glenn Research Center
Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Goddard Space Flight Center
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Johnson Space Center
Kennedy Space Center
Langley Research Center
Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA Astrobiology Program
NASA HQ
Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute
Stennis Space Center
Wallops Flight Facility

NOTE: Not all centers participate in every application round...please refer to the website for current opportunity locations.

ELIGIBILITY
See https://npp.orau.org/applicants/eligibility.html for current eligibility requirements
Recent and Senior-Level PhD recipients

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Three each year - March 1, July 1, and November 1

To learn more about specific opportunities and to apply, please visit https://npp.orau.org/applicants/opportunities.html

Inquiries should be addressed to [email protected]