The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. NSF was established in 1950 by Congress to promote the progress of science, advance the national health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense.
The Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to support highly qualified early career investigators in carrying out an independent research program. The fellowships cover diverse research areas within Atmospheric Sciences (such as Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics, Paleoclimate, and Physical and Dynamic Meteorology) and Geospace Sciences (including Aeronomy, Magnetospheric Physics, Solar Terrestrial, and Space Weather Research). The program aims to recognize new investigators with significant potential, provide them with comprehensive research experiences, promote interdisciplinary interactions, and establish them in leadership roles within the Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences community. Fellows can take their fellowships to institutions of their choice for up to 24 months, focusing on inclusivity within the geoscience discipline by emphasizing belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BAJEDI). Proposals from women, veterans, persons with disabilities, underrepresented minorities in STEM, individuals with education from two-year colleges and minority-serving institutions, or those planning to conduct fellowship activities at such institutions are particularly encouraged.