Issue 25-23, Oct 7, 2025
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- CHAIR’S REPORT TO MEMBERS: CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AT THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL
- SUPPORT OUR ADVOCATES IN DC BY CONTACTING YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
- LET AAS KNOW HOW YOU HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
- ASSESSING ASTRONOMICAL IMPACT OF REFLECT ORBITAL’S PROPOSED SATELLITE SYSTEM
- FOSTERING WELLBEING THROUGH MENTORING: ONLINE WORKSHOP
- CALL-FOR-SESSION-PROPOSALS FOR AOGS2026 PS SECTION
- COSPAR SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE EXPLORATION: NOVEMBER 2025 IN NICOSIA, CYPRUS
- TRACING ROCKY EXOPLANET COMPOSITIONS (TREC) WORKSHOP
- EARTH SCIENCE WOMEN’S NETWORK UPCOMING EVENTS
- APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 SCHWEICKART PRIZE ARE NOW OPEN!
- INTRODUCTION TO ARCGIS PRO FOR PLANETARY SCIENCE
- MS/PHD POSITIONS FOR FALL 2026
- OPEN MEETING FOR EUROPA SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE
- ESA ARCHIVAL RESEARCH VISITOR PROGRAMME
- CURRENT TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ICARUS AND THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL
- JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
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CHAIR’S REPORT TO MEMBERS: CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AT THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL
The Planetary Science Journal (PSJ) is a fully Gold Open Access Journal devoted to recent developments, discoveries, and theories in planetary science. PSJ welcomes all aspects of investigation of the solar system and other planetary systems and publishes manuscripts that constitute significant new research including observational results, theoretical insights, modeling, laboratory studies, instrumentation, or field studies. PSJ is operated in conjunction with DPS, which sets specific guidelines and policies for the preparation and review of submitted manuscripts and assists in selection of journal leadership. Under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Dr. Faith Vilas, Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, the journal’s growth over its first 6 years has been extraordinary. PSJ achieves the highest impact factor among 5 journals dedicated to planetary science. Approximately 300 papers are published annually, with an option for Dual Anonymous Review and an average time from submission to first decision of about 7 weeks. Members of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) who renew or join during the annual renewal drive may receive a 15% discount on their share of the publication charge for one publication per renewal.
Effective December 31, 2025, Faith will be stepping aside to pursue new adventures. We all tremendously appreciate and thank Faith for the great start she has led at PSJ. We are also thrilled to announce that effective January 1, 2026, Faith will be succeeded as Editor-in-Chief by Dr. Brian Jackson, Professor of Physics at Boise State University, Idaho. For the past several years Brian has served as one of the journal’s three science editors. Congratulations Brian, and best wishes Faith!
– Scott Murchie, DPS Committee Chair
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SUPPORT OUR ADVOCATES IN DC BY CONTACTING YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Monday Oct. 6, on “Save NASA Science Day of Action”, nearly 300 volunteers organized by The Planetary Society, AAS, AGU, AIAA and other leading science organizations went to Capitol Hill to voice their support for planetary and space science to their members of Congress. Even if you weren’t physically there, you can still play an important role in advocating for sustained funding for NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and our nation’s other science agencies. Take five minutes today to send an email to your congressional offices using AAS action alerts, and then make a phone call with the same message. The action alerts provide options for several different themes to the message: preserving the STEM workforce, supporting the staff of science agencies, supporting funding for planetary and space science, or ending the government shutdown. Even if you have been in contact with your Congressional Representatives in the past, you can continue to regularly communicate these messages. Your voice matters!
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LET AAS KNOW HOW YOU HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Following the government shutdown on 1 October, the AAS policy team is closely monitoring its impact on our community. If you have been affected by the shutdown, e.g., through furloughs, reductions in force, grant cancellations, or otherwise, please share your story here. These stories will be crucial to our engagement with lawmakers in the coming weeks. All information gathered here will be used completely anonymously, unless you indicate that you are comfortable with your name being shared.
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ASSESSING ASTRONOMICAL IMPACT OF REFLECT ORBITAL’S PROPOSED SATELLITE SYSTEM
The AAS policy team is requesting input from the community regarding the potential impacts of Reflect Orbital’s proposed reflector satellites on astronomical research and night sky visibility. Reflect Orbital is a satellite company that plans to deliver sunlight at night by building a constellation of reflectors in low Earth orbit beginning in 2026, with the goal of 4,000 satellites in orbit by 2030. Each satellite is expected to reflect ~0.8 lux (4–5x the brightness of the full Moon) in a ~5 km diameter beam on Earth’s surface. For more information and to fill out our survey, click here.
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FOSTERING WELLBEING THROUGH MENTORING: ONLINE WORKSHOP
AAS and the American Physical Society (APS) are pleased to share our free online workshop, “Fostering Wellbeing through Mentoring,” on Oct 10, 2025 from 1:00–3:00pm ET.
Research has shown that graduate students struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression at higher rates than the general population. Graduate students of color are often exposed to additional risks. While some stress and uncertainty is unavoidable in graduate training, research mentors have a direct impact on the wellbeing of members of their research group.
In this two-hour virtual workshop, participants will develop skills to recognize and have open conversations about mental health, wellbeing, and racism and learn to proactively affirm and engage students’ cultures in research contexts. These workshops will be led by Equity in Graduate Education Consortium facilitators Dr. Denzil Streete and Dr. John Vasquez. Funding is provided by a Venture Fund grant from the American Institute of Physics. Register here!
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CALL-FOR-SESSION-PROPOSALS FOR AOGS2026 PS SECTION
Dear colleagues,
The Planetary Science (PS) Division of the Asia-Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) invites you to propose scientific sessions for AOGS 2026, 2–7 August 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan.
Help shape the PS program by convening a session on topics such as planetary surfaces and interiors, atmospheres, small bodies, exoplanets, mission data analysis, instrumentation, and comparative planetology.
Session proposals should include:
- Title & short description (scope and motivation)
- Conveners & co-conveners (committed to promote and run the session)
- Suggested keywords / themes
Read the guidelines & Submit your proposal online:
👉 AOGS 2026 Call for Sessions & Abstracts
Deadline: October 11, 2025
Let’s create a vibrant planetary science program together. We look forward to your proposals!
Best regards,
Zhonghua Yao, President, AOGS Planetary Science Division
Anezina Solomonidou, President-elect, AOGS Planetary Science Division
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COSPAR SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE EXPLORATION: NOVEMBER 2025 IN NICOSIA, CYPRUS
COSPAR will hold its Sixth Symposium in Nicosia, Cyprus, 3 – 7 November 2025. The general theme will be “Space Exploration 2025: A Symposium on Humanity’s Challenges and Celestial Solutions.”
The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) is proud to announce the COSPAR 2025 Scientific Symposium in cooperation with the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO).
This Symposium, themed “Space Exploration 2025: A Symposium on Humanity’s Challenges and Celestial Solutions”, will delve into critical global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and space weather, while exploring how space exploration and technology can offer solutions. It will present various matters related to ongoing and planned space programs, fostering discussions on international collaboration, responsible space endeavors, and the role of emerging nations in space exploration.
The event will bring together a diverse audience from around the world, including representatives from space and non-space companies, space agencies, international organizations, researchers, and the wider public.
Register at : https://cospar2025.org
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TRACING ROCKY EXOPLANET COMPOSITIONS (TREC) WORKSHOP
We invite applications to the Tracing Rocky Exoplanet Compositions (TREC) workshop called “Under the Atmospheric Hood: How Geochemical Cycles Affect Exoplanet Biosignatures”. This workshop will be held at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ January 12-14 (after the AAS meeting in Phoenix).
TREC is a project within the NExSS RCN devoted to detailing the connection between a planet’s natural geological cycles and its atmospheric signature. This workshop will bring together astronomers and geochemists to map out potential geochemical cycles and their effects on biosignatures, across the diversity of rocky exoplanets.
We seek participants across career stages, and across many fields: astronomy, planetary science, and geochemistry. Applications are now open and will close on October 15, 2025. We expect to offer ~40 people in person attendance, which will include stipends to offset attendance
costs. We expect to notify selected in person applicants in late October; all others will be offered virtual attendance. To apply directly, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/FzxaTGF2k2LkSpba8
For more information, please visit the workshop’s website: https://trec-nexss.org/workshop
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EARTH SCIENCE WOMEN’S NETWORK UPCOMING EVENTS
We have several events coming up this season that may be of interest to you and/or your colleagues, students and friends, themed around Wellbeing and Careers Support. These are listed below, together with a web-link that contains more information about each event and how
to register:
October 23 2025, 1600 UTC: Careers Beyond Academia – Engagement and Knowledge Exchange: https://tinyurl.com/5e8tc5ru
November 25 2025, 1630 UTC: Diplomacy on a Global Stage: https://eswnonline.org/diplomacy-skills-november-2025/
Our events on October 23 2025 and November 25 2025 will be recorded for asynchronous participation and posted to our YouTube channel.
We hope to e-see you at our events over the next few months. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Best wishes,
The Earth Science Women’s Network Board and Associate Board of Directors
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 SCHWEICKART PRIZE ARE NOW OPEN!
Are you a graduate student or recent postgraduate fellow interested in building bold ideas related to Planetary Defense? The Schweickart Prize invites you to submit an innovative proposal for tackling challenges like asteroid detection, impact mitigation, space law, or public education.
The winner will receive a $10,000 USD cash award, a museum-quality prize, public recognition through a press campaign, and mentorship from the Prize Selection Committee, including Apollo 9 Astronaut Rusty Schweickart.
To help applicants prepare, two information webinars with Q&A will be held on October 15th and 16th at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 6pm CEST. Interested participants are encouraged to RSVP to receive the webinar login details: http://bit.ly/4mymwht
Key Dates:
- Information webinars: October 15th & 16th at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 6pm CEST
- Application deadline: February 4, 2026
Learn more about the prize at schweickartprize.org.
Sign up for prize updates: https://bit.ly/3PKJvqJ
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INTRODUCTION TO ARCGIS PRO FOR PLANETARY SCIENCE
The Planetary Data Training Workshops program is pleased to announce our next Introduction to ArcGIS Pro for Planetary Science workshop, facilitated by Cornell’s Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF), to be held on November 1, 2025, 10am-6pm EDT. This online workshop introduces participants to the basic tools available in ArcGIS Pro, focusing on tasks and features most relevant to planetary science and utilizing various planetary image datasets. Participants will learn to set up a project, load and manipulate image data, create and sketch features, and use data for optimization analysis. It is intended for participants with no prior experience in ArcGIS and for experienced ArcGIS users who are new to ArcGIS Pro. Access to ArcGIS Pro is required to participate.
Submit your notice of interest for this workshop here: https://forms.gle/vCfyj2ktZHMYEdjm6. The deadline for filling out this form is October 22. A Zoom registration link will be sent to all respondents on October 23.
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MS/PHD POSITIONS FOR FALL 2026
I am community sourcing a list of people who are actively in search of MS/PhD students in planetary science/astrobiology/exoplanets for Fall 2026. If you are such a person, please fill out the following google form: https://tinyurl.com/k7zwh3m8
Prospective graduate students, please find the resulting list at: https://tinyurl.com/7hy3e4dv
Questions – Please email Sarah Horst.
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OPEN MEETING FOR EUROPA SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE
Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) is the set of standards, formats, policies, data (e.g., images) and people (e.g., users, producers) that enables the efficient use of spatial datasets. A community-based Europa SDI was initiated by the USGS to make recommendations that improve the interoperability of existing datasets, and the rapid integration of data returned by future missions: Planetary SDI
To broaden participation, we are now holding a series of biannual community meetings to discuss the ESDI. Topics can include new spatial data products, challenges to using existing products, appropriate datums and other standards and formats, improving adherence to FAIR
data principles, and potential new collaborations. The first meeting will occur on Monday October 27, from 9 – 11am PDT. We encourage those who use or produce spatial data for Europa to attend. Agenda items will include an introduction to the SDI concept, an overview of the current ESDI effort, an update on current work in the community, and known data issues. Join at the link below. https://tinyurl.com/3555pyyb
Direct questions or comments to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]
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ESA ARCHIVAL RESEARCH VISITOR PROGRAMME
To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, ESA welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives.
The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Cooperating States (all visits must comply with the ESA security directives, which may necessitate additional checks). Early-career scientists, including PhD
students, are particularly encouraged to apply and so are women and minorities. The anonymised evaluation process ensures equal opportunities for all applicants.
Visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. All areas of space research covered by ESA science
missions are supported.
Residence lasts typically 1-3 months, distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.
Applications received by 10 November 2025, 23:59 UTC, will be considered for visits in Spring/Summer 2026.
For further details see: Archival Research Visitor Programme or write to [email protected]
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CURRENT TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ICARUS AND THE PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL
The current issues for both DPS-affiliated journals are here:
Icarus:
Icarus | Vol 439, October 2025 | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
The Planetary Science Journal:
Issue 10 – Volume 6 – The Planetary Science Journal – IOPscience
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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions **for free** on the DPS job board.
Full details for several new positions can be found on the DPS job board.
A summary of recent job announcements and postdoc opportunities is listed below.
- POSTPOSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANETARY ASTRONOMY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH AT BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/f84b84dd
The Department of Physics at Boise State University invites applicants for a postdoc in Brian Jackson’s group. Expertise in exoplanet transit photometry or martian atmospheric science desired. The postdoc will also participate in outreach efforts and student advising.
Intended start date is Fall 2025 but can be negotiated. Compensation includes about $55k in salary plus benefits, as well as conference travel, publication charges, and moving expenses. The appointment is for one year with a likely renewal for a second year subject to performance and funding availability. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, planetary science, or a related field at appointment.
Boise State University is located in downtown Boise, which is rapidly growing and frequently ranked among the best cities in which to live and work in the US.
Please submit a CV, a 3-page research statement, 1-page outreach statement, & contact information for professional references to https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/499279/post-doctoral-research-fellow.
Application review is expected to begin the first week of November with an offer by the end of November. Direct questions to Prof. Brian Jackson – [email protected].
- POSTDOC IN POLAR AND PLANETARY MICROBIOLOGY AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a field-going research program working in northwest Greenland in the Planetary Habitability & Technology lab group. The ideal candidate would have prior experience working with water sampling, laboratory processing of microbial and nutrient samples, as well as with metagenomic analyses. The ideal candidate would also have prior experience in polar ecosystems and a strong interest in coupling these data to oceanographic/environmental variables to better understand fjord and subglacial processes. The candidate should be able to participate in at least one field campaign. The Fellow will be joining an Astrobiology program-funded project and a vibrant interdisciplinary research group combining oceanography, glaciology, and planetary science with robotics. Desired start date is by January 1. The field campaign would take place from late February to April 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 1 until filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and list of three references to Dr. Britney Schmidt [email protected] and [email protected].
Job description:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30630
- POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES)
Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Planetary Atmospheres)
The Lunar & Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I in the field of modeling of planetary atmospheres. Research areas include hydrodynamic atmospheric escape from rocky exoplanets, nitrogen and sulfur cycling on early Mars and Earth, chemical kinetics of early Earth, Venus, Mars, and analogous exoplanets, and interior-atmosphere interactions on rocky worlds. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to Prof. Ranjan in advance of their application to cooperatively identify specific research topics of mutual interest. Applicants should have previous experience modeling the atmospheres of planets or exoplanets, although a variety of backgrounds may be relevant. Candidates with expertise in 1D hydrodynamic escape of rocky planet atmospheres and/or in modeling early terrestrial or Martian geochemistry are especially encouraged to apply. The position is for a period of up to three years, renewable annually contingent on satisfactory performance reviews.
First review of applications will begin 12/15/2025. UA LPL is a stimulating, world-class department with strong connections to missions and the next generation of telescopes, as well as to our colleagues in Astronomy and Geoscience. Tucson is a great place to live, with excellent hiking, great food, and a low cost of living. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Web Link: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/23799
- CARNEGIE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AT THE EARTH AND PLANETS LABORATORY
The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), a division of the Carnegie Institution for Science, invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at its campus in Washington, DC. Multiple independent research fellowships are available in our interdisciplinary basic research laboratory covering a wide range of fields. EPL scientists engage in observational, experimental and theoretical research in fields including astronomy, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geodynamics, geophysics, mineral physics, planetary science, physics and chemistry of materials (including materials at extreme conditions, superconductors and ferroelectrics at the atomic scale), seismology, and volcanology. Applicants’ primary field of research should overlap with one or more of these areas. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration with multiple research areas on campus is encouraged.
Carnegie Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded once a year, with allowed start dates between July 1st and December 31, 2026. New fellows will join a supportive community of about 25 postdoctoral scientists and 30 staff and research scientists engaged in understanding the origin and evolution of Earth and planets and materials under extreme conditions. More information about our research and facilities can be viewed at https://carnegiescience.edu/epl and about our postdoctoral fellowships and postdoctoral experience at https://carnegiescience.edu/about/working/postdocs/epl.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of the start of the fellowship. The principal selection criteria will be research accomplishment, promise of future achievement, originality and achievability of the research proposal, independence, and relevance to the ongoing scientific pursuits at EPL. Advice for crafting a compelling application and sample applications are available on our postdoctoral website.
Web Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/172660
- NOMIS-ETH POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
NOMIS-ETH Postdoctoral Fellowships | AAS Division for Planetary Sciences
The NOMIS Foundation ETH Fellowship Programme supports postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich within the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life (COPL). The programme is intended to foster the development of young interdisciplinary researchers in the field of the origin and prevalence of life who have demonstrated scientific excellence in the early stages of their careers, and to enable the conditions necessary to conduct interdisciplinary, fundamental and high-risk research with some level of independence and autonomy.
Once appointed, NOMIS–ETH Fellows become an integral part of and have direct access to an international network of leading interdisciplinary researchers and institutions through the NOMIS collaborative research network and the Origins Federation.
The duration of a NOMIS–ETH Fellowship is three years plus one extension year and cannot be prolonged. The fourth year is granted only following a review 18 months after the start of the fellowship and must be funded by the host professor(s). The fellowship is competitive with a limited number of fellowships available each year. For a start in 2025, up to three new NOMIS– ETH Fellows will be selected.
Applications within three years of obtaining a doctorate will be considered. In duly justified cases, applications falling outside this criterium may also be considered. Preferably, you already will have acquired your first postdoctoral experience and/or interdisciplinary training. You must have an existing affiliation to an academic/research institution.
In each evaluation round, a professor may only submit one candidate as host. A potential host may be co-host of another candidate for the same evaluation round. At least one of the host or co-host professors (mentors) must have a guaranteed ETH position for the entire duration of the proposed fellowship. The hosts and co-hosts shall be members of the Centre; see the COPL website for affiliated professors.
Web Link: https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_F0rCyzUUQDlXzSHyku
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION – BROWN UNIVERSITY
The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Planetary Sciences. We encourage candidates from all fields of planetary science and exploration to apply. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025. To receive full consideration applicants should submit all materials by that date. For further information, contact the search committee chair, Chris Huber ([email protected]).
The successful candidate must be engaged in a strong research program with the potential to influence the field, demonstrate the intention to obtain external funding, and demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences. Candidates must have received a PhD by the time of appointment.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three reference letter writers, and statements describing their research and teaching experience. Candidates should address how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community.
To apply, you can go to this link: Assistant Professor in Planetary Sciences
- NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP – APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1
The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers US and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA’s scientific goals.
The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections.
Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA’s missions in Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics, astrophysics, biological and physical science, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration systems, space operations, space technology, and astrobiology.
Search for NPP research opportunities here:
Current Fellowship Opportunities | NASA Postdoctoral Program
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Please see current eligibility requirements: Eligibility and Requirements | NASA Postdoctoral Program
Stipends start at $70,000 per year, with supplements for higher cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and $10,000 per year is provided for travel and professional development.
Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, and November 1
For further information and to apply, visit:
Information for Applicants | NASA Postdoctoral Program
Questions: [email protected]
- NASA HUBBLE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (NHFP) APPLICATION OPEN
On behalf of the NASA Astrophysics Division, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announces the call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) beginning in the fall of 2026. http://nhfp.stsci.edu
The NHFP supports postdoctoral scientists performing independent research that contributes to NASA Astrophysics (see https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/ for more information). The research may be theoretical, observational, and/or instrumental. If your application is successful and you accept our offer, you will become an NHFP Einstein, Hubble or Sagan fellow depending on the area of your research.
The NHFP is open to applicants of any nationality who have or will have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree on or after January 1, 2022 in astronomy, physics or related disciplines. The duration of the Fellowship is up to three years: an initial one-year appointment, and two annual renewals contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of NASA funds. The NHFP is administered for NASA by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI) at the California Institute of Technology and the Chandra X-ray Center at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Important dates:
- Applications are due Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (7 PM EDT, 4 PM PDT, 23:00 UTC)
- Letters of reference are due Wednesday, November 5, 2025. (Note that the applications are due one week before the letters.) Applicants should emphasize to their letter writers that the letters must be uploaded as PDF files by the November 5th deadline using the submission form (https://catcopy.ipac.caltech.edu/nhfp/letter.php). Letter writers will not receive an automated email with a link to upload their letter.
- Offers will be made in early February 2026 and new appointments should begin on or about September 1, 2026. NHFP Fellowships are open to English-speaking citizens of all nations.
We anticipate offering up to 24 NHFP Fellowships this year. The Fellowships are tenable at a U.S. host institution of the fellow’s choice, subject to a maximum of two new fellows per host institution per year, and no more than five fellows at any single host institution, except for short periods of overlap. Host institutions must have verified their compliance with the NHFP employment policy. The policy and a list of those hosts can be found at https://www.stsci.edu/stsci-research/fellowships/nasa-hubble-fellowship-program/nhfp-host-institution-employment-policy/host-institutions.
The Announcement of Opportunity, which includes detailed program policies and application instructions, is available at the NHFP website: http://nhfp.stsci.edu. The application submission page will be open from September 2 until the application deadline on October 29, 2025.
Applicants should follow the instructions given in the Announcement of Opportunity and also examine the Frequently Asked Questions linked from the main NHFP page. Please send any further inquiries about the NHFP to [email protected].
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