CfA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Award Type: Fellowship

Applicant must have received a Ph.D. degree between January 1, 2014 and September 1, 2015. Applicant is expected to pursue research programs of their own conception and design, and they should state clearly why they believe that their professional goals would be furthered through research opportunities at the CfA. Demonstration of capability for original research through first-author referred publications in major astronomy journals is required.

Award Amount

Minimum: $66,500

Number of Awards

Average: 1

Applicants: 275

Deadlines & Renewal

October 30
Recipient must maintain satisfactory progress.

Eligibility Requirements


astronomy, astrophysics, atomic/molecular physics, planetary science

More Details

  • Award is in the form of a stipend, plus a research budget of $16,000 for full health benefits and relocation expenses ($7,500).

Sponsoring Organization

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

60 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138


(617) 495-7103
(617) 496-7589
postdoc@cfa.harvard.edu
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Contact Information

Christine Crowley
Fellowship Program Coordinator
60 Garden Street, Mail Stop 67
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-7103
(617) 496-7589
postdoc@cfa.harvard.edu

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