Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (OCE-PRF)

Funding: Approximately $79,000 in Year 1 and $81,000 in Year 2 (salary plus up to $15,000/year for research and professional development expenses); amounts per most recent solicitation, verify current figures on NSF site. Who can apply: U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who have earned a PhD (or will have by the required start date) and have not worked more than 24 full-time-equivalent months in positions requiring a doctoral degree; project must fall within NSF Division of Ocean Sciences priorities. Length: Two years. Two-year fellowship allowing research within or across traditional disciplinary lines at a host research organization; funds for research-related expenses and professional development. Field: Marine and Ocean Science (Postdoctoral Research). Deadline: August 17, 2026 (annual full proposal target date).