Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)

Funding: Up to $110,000 per year: $75,000 annual stipend paid directly to the Fellow plus $35,000 annual fellowship allowance for research, travel and fringe benefits. Who can apply: Doctoral degree in an appropriate scientific field earned within 5 years of the deadline, or completed by October 1 following the deadline; one AAPF proposal per annual competition and at most two competitions per proposer. Length: Up to 36 months of support (total fellowship period may not exceed 48 months), non-renewable. Fellowship allowance covers research, travel and fringe benefit costs; fellows choose a host institution. Field: Astronomy and Astrophysics. Deadline: Annual window August 15 to October 15 (5pm local time of the submitting organization; 2026 window closes 2026-10-15).