Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are awards to individuals; proposals are submitted directly by the fellowship candidate to NSF. Each candidate must identify one or more sponsoring scientist(s) and host institution(s) in the proposal. Activities supported by the AGS Fellowship program may be conducted at any appropriate U.S. or foreign host institution. Appropriate institutions include colleges and universities, private nonprofit institutes and museums, government installations and laboratories. *PI Limit: Applicants must: <ul><li>Be U.S. citizens (or nationals) or legally admitted permanent residents of the United States (i.e., have a "green card") at the time of application;</li><li>Either currently be a graduate student, or have held a PhD degree in a scientific or engineering field for no more than 3 years prior to the award start date;</li><li>Present research and education plans that fall within the purview of the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences at NSF (<a href="http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=ags">http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=ags</a>);</li><li>Not have submitted concurrently the same project to another NSF program.</li></ul> It is anticipated that the research will be conducted at an institution other than the proposer's PhD-granting institution. However, if proposers choose to remain at their current institution, they should include an explanation on how this choice benefits their research and career development. If an applicantfails to meet any eligibility criterion,their application will be returned without review. Applicants uncertain aboutthe eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to contact the cognizant program officer. Awardees must begin the fellowship within 12 months of notification of an award.