Calling all early-career scientists and space dreamers! If you’ve been eyeing the prestigious NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) but missed the July deadline—great news! NASA has just extended the current NPP application cycle, giving you extra time to shoot for the stars.
This extension means more time for global applicants to craft competitive proposals, connect with NASA mentors, and prepare stellar applications to join the ranks of world-class researchers at NASA centers.
What is the NASA Postdoctoral Program?
The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers highly competitive research fellowships for PhD holders from around the world. Whether you’re working in Earth science, astrophysics, robotics, planetary science, or biological systems in space, NPP gives you the chance to contribute to real NASA missions while advancing your career.
Who Should Apply?
- Recent PhD graduates in STEM fields (PhD received within the past 5 years)
- Early-career researchers with a passion for space, science, and discovery
- International applicants are welcome!
- You must identify a NASA-affiliated research opportunity and, ideally, contact a mentor.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Opportunity?
- Work alongside top NASA scientists
- Conduct breakthrough research at NASA centers
- Receive a generous annual stipend (~$70,000–$90,000)
- Health insurance, relocation allowance, and travel funding
- Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Apply: https://npp.orau.org/index.html
Application Date
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) application deadline has been officially extended. The current application cycle, originally set to close on July 1, 2025, will now remain open until Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.