Applications for the 2026 NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) are now being accepted. Both U.S. citizens and foreign applicants who wish to support ongoing NASA research projects can apply for this fully sponsored program.
Participants from outside the US are welcome at the NPP, and foreign nationals are eligible to get a J-1 visa. Participants will carry out research at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or a NASA-affiliated research institution for the course of the three-year fellowship.
Early-career scientists, engineers, and researchers who want to work with NASA professionals will love this chance. The application fee is free.
Below is further information on the application process, eligibility, and funding specifics.
Eligibility Criteria :
- All applicants, regardless of nationality, are eligible.
- Citizenship Status: Available to foreign nationals, U.S. citizens, and U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
- Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree as an educational requirement.
- Postdoctoral Fellows: At the time of application, candidates must have completed their doctorate within the previous five years.
- Senior Fellows: Must have demonstrated notable professional achievements in their field and obtained their doctorate more than five years before applying.
- Pre-Ph.D. applicants: You can apply before finishing your Ph.D., but before the program starts, all degree criteria must be met and documentation submitted.
Host Country: USA
Location: NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, NASA-affiliated research institute
Duration: 3 Years
Benefits: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- A stipend of at least $70,000 annually
- Coverage of health insurance
- Permission to travel for work
- Assistance in moving to and from the host site
- Short-term housing support
- Daily costs per diem
Deadline: 1st November 2025
