NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowship (NPP) 2027

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) Fellowship offers paid research appointments at NASA centers for postdoctoral scientists, enabling work alongside NASA researchers on live missions. Fellows are matched to a specific research opportunity and typically work for one to three years with a on-site advisor. Benefits include stipends, conference allowances, relocation support, and health insurance subsidies.

Stipend, conference/travel allowance, relocation support, health insurance subsidy, on-site research opportunity at NASA centers.

A completed PhD (or equivalent) before the fellowship start date; open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals; international applicants require eligibility for a J-1 visa.

Search the live catalogue, create a profile on the ORAU portal, contact a listed advisor, tailor a research proposal and CV, submit the application before the deadline.