Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG)

Two-year research fellowships for early-career postdoctoral scholars in humanities and social sciences (including Theology and Religious Studies) to be hosted by a UK university, commencing October 2026.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences. Provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for observational, theoretical, laboratory, and archival data studies in astronomy and astrophysics. Also considers proposals for projects and tools that enable or enhance astronomical research.

Eligibility

Proposals submitted per NSF PAPPG. US institutions, no specific PI limits beyond standard NSF requirements including research security policies.

What it covers

Salaries, postdocs, students, equipment, travel, computing, data management for research in astronomy/astrophysics; tools and projects enhancing research.