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CFA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Clay Fellowship
Pre-doctoral Fellowships
Visiting Scientist Program

CFA Postdoctoral Fellowships

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Two-year award for recent PhD recipients to do research at the forefront of astrophysics and related fields. Reappointment for a third year is likely provided satisfactory progress is demonstrated. Candidates are encouraged to pursue a research program of their own conception and design. See Web site at http://cfa-www.harvard.edu for further details. Focus: Earth Science; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Nuclear Science Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $45000. To Apply: Required: application form; resume; list of publications, research proposal. Deadline: 11/15. Contact: Christine Crowley, Office of the Director, 617-495-7103, ccrowley@cfa.harvard.edu.

Clay Fellowship

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Four-year postdoctoral award for research into physics, geophysics, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. See Web site at http://cfa-www.harvard.edu for further details and deadlines. Focus: Physical Sciences and Math; Earth Science Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $48000. To Apply: Required: application form; resume; list of publications, research proposal. Deadline: 11/15. Contact: Christine Crowley, Office of the Director, 617-495-7103, ccrowley@cfa.harvard.edu.

Pre-doctoral Fellowships

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Award to allow students from other institutions throughout the world to do their thesis research at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Individuals with promise in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, physics, and planetary science are encouraged to apply. Fellowships are for one year; renewal up to three years is possible. See Web site at http://cfawww.harvard.edu for further details. Focus: Earth Science; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Physical Sciences and Math Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $24600. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); resume; research proposal. Deadline: 4/15. Contact: Christine Crowley, Office of the Director, 617-495-7103, ccrowley@cfa.harvard.edu.

Visiting Scientist Program

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Award for the study of atomic and molecular physics, various types of astronomy, solar and stellar physics, and theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last several weeks or months, or up to a year. Stipend support varies depending upon length of visit and availability of funds. See Web site at http://wfaharvard.edu for further details and deadlines. Focus: Earth Science; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Nuclear Science Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Christine Crowley, Office of the Director, 617-495-7103, ccrowley@cfa.harvard.edu.