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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.050 Geosciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 6, 2015 and posted on Nov 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,720,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Who May Submit Proposals Proposals may only be submitted by the following AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are awards to individuals proposals are submitted directly by the fellowship candidate to NSF. Each candidate must identify one or more sponsoring scientist(s) and host institution(s) in the proposal. Activities supported by the AGS Fellowship program may be conducted at any appropriate U.S. or foreign host institution. Appropriate institutions include colleges and universities, private nonprofit institutes and museums, government installations and laboratories. Who May Serve as PI Applicants must ulliBe U.S. citizens (or nationals) or legally admitted permanent residents of the United States (i.e., have a quotgreen cardquot) at the time of application/liliEither currently be a graduate student, or have held a PhD degree in a scientific or engineering field for no more than 3 years prior to the award start date/liliPresent research and education plans that fall within the purview of the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences at NSF (a hrefhttp://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jspdivagshttp://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jspdivags/a)/liliNot have submitted concurrently the same project to another NSF program./li/ul It is anticipated that the research will be conducted at an institution other than the proposers PhD granting institution. However, if proposers choose to remain at their current institution, they should include an explanation on how this choice benefits their research and career development. If an applicantfails to meet any eligibility criterion,their application will be returned without review. Applicants uncertain aboutthe eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to contact the cognizant program officer. Awardees must begin the fellowship within 12 months of notification of an award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS PRF) are National Science Foundation (NSF) awards designed to support early-career scientists as they transition from PhD work into independent research leadership. Run by NSF's Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), the fellowship targets highly qualified investigators who are within three years of earning their PhD and want to pursue a self-directed research program that squarely addresses scientific questions in AGS-relevant fields. A central goal is to help promising new researchers broaden their perspectives, build interdisciplinary connections, and develop the experience and visibility needed to become leaders in the atmospheric and geospace sciences community.
The fellowship is structured as an individual award rather than an institutional grant. This means the fellow, not a university or lab, is the direct recipient and administrator of the award. Fellows can take the fellowship to a host institution or national facility of their choice, and eligible host sites can include US or international universities, private nonprofit research institutes, museums, and government laboratories or installations. Applicants must identify one or more sponsoring scientists and host institution(s) in the proposal, emphasizing a clear plan for mentorship and an environment that supports the proposed research and professional growth. While NSF anticipates that most fellows will conduct their work at an institution other than the one that granted their PhD, staying at the same institution is allowed if the applicant provides a strong justification for why remaining in place meaningfully benefits both the research and the fellow's career development.
In terms of support, the program provides funding for up to two years. The opportunity listing indicates an estimated total program funding level of about $1.72 million and shows an award floor of $172,000, reflecting the scale of typical fellowship support over the award period. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is listed as a grant under the NSF's research and development activity category, and it falls under CFDA 47.050 (Geosciences). Because the fellowship is intended to build independence early, applicants are expected to put forward a research agenda that is clearly their own and aligned with AGS scientific priorities, rather than an extension of an advisor's existing project.
Eligibility is specific and strictly enforced. Applicants must be US citizens, US nationals, or legally admitted permanent residents (green card holders) at the time of application. They must either be current graduate students nearing completion or have earned a PhD in a scientific or engineering discipline no more than three years before the award start date. Their proposed research and education plans must fall within the scope of NSF's AGS division. In addition, applicants may not submit the same project concurrently to another NSF program. The solicitation notes that if any eligibility requirement is not met, the application will be returned without review, and applicants who are unsure about their status are encouraged to contact the relevant NSF program officer for clarification.
The timing described in the listing shows that proposals were due on a recurring annual schedule, with deadlines noted as the second Monday in January in years following the original closing date. For example, the record includes deadlines such as February 10, 2014; January 12, 2015; and January 11, 2016, with the opportunity later archived on February 8, 2017. Awardees are expected to begin the fellowship within 12 months of receiving notification of an award, which reinforces the program's focus on rapid transition into an independent postdoctoral phase.
Overall, the AGS PRF is best understood as a portable, prestige-oriented NSF fellowship aimed at helping new PhDs launch a distinct research identity in atmospheric and geospace sciences. By funding work at a host institution chosen for scientific fit and career development value, and by placing administration responsibility in the hands of the fellow, the program is structured to encourage independence, broaden training beyond the doctoral environment, and position recipients for future leadership roles in research, academia, government labs, or other scientific institutions.
FAQs: Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS PRF)
What is the AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (AGS PRF)?
The AGS PRF is a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship award intended to support early-career scientists as they move from PhD training into independent, self-directed research leadership in atmospheric and geospace sciences.
Which NSF unit runs this fellowship?
The fellowship is run by NSF's Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS).
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The program is designed to help promising new researchers establish independence, broaden their perspectives, build interdisciplinary connections, and gain the experience and visibility needed to become leaders in the atmospheric and geospace sciences community.
Is this an institutional grant or an individual fellowship?
It is structured as an individual award rather than an institutional grant. The fellow is the direct recipient and administrator of the award, rather than a university or lab.
Can fellows choose where to hold the fellowship?
Yes. The fellowship is portable, meaning the fellow can take it to a host institution or national facility of their choice, as long as the site is eligible.
What types of host institutions are eligible?
Eligible host sites can include U.S. or international universities, private nonprofit research institutes, museums, and government laboratories or installations.
Do I need a sponsoring scientist or mentor at the host institution?
Yes. Applicants must identify one or more sponsoring scientists and the host institution(s) in the proposal, and describe a clear mentorship plan and an environment that supports the proposed research and professional growth.
Do I have to work at an institution different from where I earned my PhD?
NSF anticipates that most fellows will conduct their work at an institution other than the one that granted their PhD, but remaining at the same institution is allowed if you provide a strong justification showing how staying meaningfully benefits both the research and your career development.
How long is the fellowship funding period?
The program provides funding for up to two years.
How much funding is available?
The listing indicates an estimated total program funding level of about $1.72 million and an award floor of $172,000, reflecting the typical scale of support over the award period.
Is there any cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of NSF funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a grant under NSF's research and development activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The fellowship falls under CFDA 47.050 (Geosciences).
Who is eligible to apply based on citizenship or residency?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or legally admitted permanent residents (green card holders) at the time of application.
What is the PhD timing requirement?
Applicants must either be current graduate students nearing completion or have earned a PhD in a scientific or engineering discipline no more than three years before the award start date.
What research areas must the proposal cover?
The proposed research and education plans must fall within the scope of NSF's AGS division and address scientific questions in AGS-relevant fields.
Does the fellowship expect the research to be independent from an advisor's work?
Yes. Because the fellowship is intended to build early independence, applicants are expected to propose a research agenda that is clearly their own and aligned with AGS scientific priorities, rather than an extension of an advisor's existing project.
Can I submit the same project to another NSF program at the same time?
No. Applicants may not submit the same project concurrently to another NSF program.
What happens if I do not meet an eligibility requirement?
The solicitation notes that if any eligibility requirement is not met, the application will be returned without review.
What should I do if I am unsure whether I meet the eligibility rules?
If you are uncertain about your status, the solicitation encourages you to contact the relevant NSF program officer for clarification.
When are proposals typically due?
The listing describes a recurring annual schedule, with deadlines noted as the second Monday in January in years following the original closing date (with examples such as February 10, 2014; January 12, 2015; and January 11, 2016).
Is this opportunity still active?
The record indicates the opportunity was later archived on February 8, 2017.
How soon must an awardee start the fellowship after being notified?
Awardees are expected to begin the fellowship within 12 months of receiving notification of an award.
Why is the AGS PRF described as "portable" and "prestige-oriented"?
It is portable because the fellow can carry the award to a host institution chosen for scientific fit and career development value. It is prestige-oriented because it is designed to help new PhDs launch a distinct research identity and position themselves for leadership roles in the atmospheric and geospace sciences.
What kinds of career paths does the fellowship aim to support?
The fellowship is intended to position recipients for future leadership roles in research, academia, government labs, or other scientific institutions.
What is the key thing NSF seems to value in the host environment?
Based on the listing, NSF expects a clearly described mentorship plan and a host environment that supports both the proposed research and the fellow's professional growth, with an emphasis on strengthening independence and expanding training beyond the doctoral setting.
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