National Science Foundation (NSF) Opportunities for Postdocs

Postdoctoral scholarships listed within this section require that individuals currently hold a doctorate degree, or that individuals hold a doctorate degree prior to participation in the scholarship opportunity abroad. Scholarships target postdoctoral scholars in the fields of basic, social and population sciences who are primarily U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Annual submission deadlines are subject to change without notice at the discretion of funding agencies.


International Research Fellowship Program (IRFP)

Location: worldwide

Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars

Fields of Study: engineering and science

Description: Introduces scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to international collaborative research opportunities to further research capacity and global perspectives and to forge long-term relationships with scientists, technologists and engineers abroad.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship or permanent residence

Award Deadline: Award Archived

Limited Submission for Universities: No

Letter of Intent Required: No

Website: Learn more about the International Research Fellowship Program at the National Science Foundation

 

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Advanced Global Institutes Program at The Pan-American Studies Institutes (PASI)

Location: Latin America

Levels of Study: master’s students, doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars

Fields of Study: STEM fields

Description: Provides opportunities for students and scholars to take short courses abroad that include lectures, demonstrations, research seminars and discussions at the advanced graduate, postdoctoral and junior faculty level, in order to stimulate training and cooperation among researchers in the Americas.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship or permanent residence

Award Deadline: Award Archived

Limited Submission for Universities: No

Letter of Intent Required: No

Website: Learn more about the PASI Program at the National Science Foundation