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About the fellowship
The NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) 2027, announced by the NASA Astrophysics Division and administered by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) with JPL, NExScI and the Chandra X-ray Center, supports postdoctoral scientists doing independent research contributing to NASA Astrophysics — theoretical, observational and/or instrumental. Fellows become NHFP Einstein, Hubble or Sagan Fellows depending on their research area, continuing the legacy of those three prize fellowships.
Eligibility
- Completed (or will complete) all doctoral requirements on or after 1 January 2023 in astronomy, physics or related disciplines.
- Open to applicants of any nationality.
- Propose independent research relevant to NASA Astrophysics.
- Secure a U.S. host institution (max two new fellows per institution per year; host must comply with the NHFP employment policy).
Benefits
- Salary support comparable to other prize fellowships, paid via the host institution.
- Benefits including health insurance (per host-institution rules).
- Research allowance for travel, computing, publications and direct research costs.
- Duration up to three years (initial one-year appointment + two annual renewals, subject to performance and NASA funding).
- Up to 24 fellowships expected this year.
Documents required
- Application form (NHFP portal)
- Research proposal tailored to NHFP priorities
- CV
- Three letters of reference (due 4 Nov 2026)
- Host institution confirmation
How to apply
- Read the Announcement of OpportunityOn the NHFP program page (science.nasa.gov).
- Apply on the NHFP portalcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/nhfp/application.php — open since 8 Sept 2026.
- Applications closed 28 October 20267:00 PM EDT was the deadline; the window has now passed.
- Referees submit by 4 November 2026Awards expected February 2027.
FAQs
Yes — the program is open to applicants of any nationality, but you must secure a U.S. host institution.
Up to three years: one initial year plus two annual renewals.
Fellows are designated by research area: Einstein (How does the universe work?), Hubble (How did we get here?), Sagan (Are we alone?).
Award offers are expected in February 2027, with public announcement in March 2027.
Verified 29 Oct 2026 against the official NASA announcement (science.nasa.gov): applications due 28 Oct 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern, with the submission page open only until that deadline — no extension shown; deadline has now passed. Originally verified 16 Oct 2026 (up to 24 fellowships, PhD on/after 1 Jan 2023, any nationality, up to 3 years, U.S. host institution, reference letters by 4 Nov 2026). Cross-checked with fundsforNGOs and ScholarshipUnion.
