NASA Hubble Fellowship 2027: 3-Year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

NASA Hubble Fellowship 2027: 3-Year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship NASA Hubble Fellowship 2027 3-Year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Explore the NASA Hubble Fellowship 2027, eligibility, research funding, and the October 28 application deadline. Overview Are you an early-career astrophysicist ready to pursue independent research at a leading US research institution? Host NASA Astrophysics Division Age limit No specific age limit Degree PhD or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in astronomy, physics or a related discipline Eligibility Can you apply? The fellowship is intended for recent doctoral researchers with strong potential to conduct independent astrophysics research. 1. Educational qualifications Applicants must have earned a PhD or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in astronomy, physics or a related discipline. 2. Doctoral completion date For the 2027 cohort, the doctoral degree must have been awarded on or after 1 January 2023 , or the applicant must complete all requirements for the degree before the fellowship begins in September 2027. Applicants who have not formally received their degree when applying must provide evidence that all requirements will be completed before the appointment starts. 3. Nationality Applicants from all nationalities are eligible to apply, provided they meet the academic and other programme requirements. Indian researchers can apply under the same general nationality rules as other international candidates. 4. English proficiency The programme is open to English-speaking applicants. Candidates must be able to prepare a research proposal and communicate effectively in an English-language research environment. 5. Previous fellowship status Current and former NASA Hubble Fellowship Program fellows are not eligible to apply again. 6. Research host Applicants must propose eligible host institutions in the United States or its territories. The programme permits applicants to list up to three prospective hosts in order of preference. Host institutions must comply with the programme’s employment policy and the annual limits on the number of new fellows they can accept. Benefits What you get 1. Salary or stipend for up to three years The fellowship provides salary or stipend support for up to three years. The initial appointment is funded for one year. Renewals for the second and third years depend on satisfactory annual performance reviews and the availability of NASA funding. The programme determines the initial salary or stipend, which is comparable to other major postdoctoral prize fellowships and is subject to annual review and adjustment. Important: The current 2027 announcement does not specify one universal annual salary figure. Applicants should consult the official programme’s funding guidance rather than rely on amounts quoted for previous cohorts. 2. Health insurance and benefits Fellows receive support for health insurance. Other employment benefits, including retirement and family leave, depend on the host institution’s policies and whether the fellow is appointed as an employee or an independent stipendiary fellow. 3. Relocation and travel support The programme provides support for relocation costs and travel associated with the fellowship, subject to its funding policies. Applicants should review the detailed funding terms to understand which expenses are allowable and how reimbursements are administered. 4. Research expenses Additional support is available for computing services, publication costs and other direct research expenses. This allows fellows to focus on their proposed research while accessing the resources needed to carry it out. FAQ Common questions Is this postdoctoral research… funded? Annual salary or stipend determined by the programme and reviewed periodically; no single fixed amount is specified in the current announcement. Who can apply? Nationality: Global Education: PhD or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in astronomy, physics or a related discipline Age: No specific age limit Is there an application fee? No application fee When is the deadline? 28 October 2026 How do I apply? Apply directly on the official website: cosmos.ipac.caltech.edu . Potenue does not collect applications. More details Full description Are you an early-career astrophysicist ready to pursue independent research at a leading US research institution? The NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) 2027 offers outstanding postdoctoral researchers an opportunity to conduct independent research contributing to NASA’s astrophysics mission. The programme supports research spanning theoretical astrophysics, observational astronomy, simulations, instrumentation and other areas relevant to understanding the universe. Selected researchers become Einstein, Hubble or Sagan Fellows, depending on the scientific focus of their proposed research. The fellowship provides salary or stipend support, benefits and additional funding for travel and research expenses for up to three years. Applicants can propose eligible US host institutions where they wish to conduct their research. The 2027 programme anticipates awarding up to 24 fellowships, subject to NASA funding availability. Applications are open to English-speaking candidates of all nationalities who meet the doctoral eligibility requirements. The NASA Hubble Fellowship Program is a competitive postdoctoral research programme supporting scientists whose work contributes to NASA’s astrophysics research priorities. The programme brings together three fellowship categories previously associated with NASA’s Einstein, Hubble and Sagan fellowship programmes. Each category corresponds to a major scientific question: Einstein Fellows: How does the universe work? Hubble Fellows: How did we get here? Sagan Fellows: Are we alone? The appropriate category depends on the research topic and its scientific alignment, rather than the applicant choosing a fellowship title independently. Fellows conduct independent research at eligible US host institutions and work with a faculty or research contact who supports their scientific and administrative arrangements. Benefits such as health insurance, retirement and family leave can vary by host institution and appointment status. For this reason, the opportunity should not be described as covering every conceivable expense without reviewing the individual appointment terms. Official Sources NASA Science – 2027 Hubble Fellowship Call Space Telescope Science Institute – Official Announcement of Opportunity NHFP Frequently Asked Questions Official Application NASA Hubble Fellowship Program - 2027 Call Like this: Opportunity Type Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Host Organization NASA Astrophysics Division Programme Administrator Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), in collaboration with partner research institutions Academic Year 2027 cohort Location Eligible research institutions in the United States and its territories Duration Up to 3 years Nationality Global Age Limit No specific age limit Minimum Degree Required PhD or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in astronomy, physics or a related discipline PhD Completion Requirement Doctoral degree awarded on or after 1 January 2023, or all degree requirements completed before the fellowship begins in September 2027 Research Areas Astrophysics, cosmology, galaxies, stars, planetary systems, exoplanets, observational astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, simulations and instrumentation Salary / Stipend Annual salary or stipend determined by the programme and reviewed periodically; no single fixed amount is specified in the current announcement Additional Financial Support Health insurance support, relocation costs, travel, computing services, publications and other direct research expenses Application Fee No application fee Application Deadline 28 October 2026 Deadline Time 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Reference Letter Deadline 4 November 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) #J-18808-Ljbffr Potenue