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Space Telescope Science Institute
Brinson Prize Fellowship 2027
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A Graduate Research Fellow assists with an academic research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research.
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Job Description
The Brinson Foundation announces the call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the Brinson Prize Fellowship Program beginning in the fall of 2027. The Space Telescope Science Institute is collaborating with The Brinson Foundation in support of this program. Brinson Prize Fellowships are awarded to early-career astrophysicists and cosmologists who are committed to chasing bold ideas with creative, nimble, and innovative research. The awards support ambitious research in observational cosmology, with a focus on projects that complement and capitalize on the latest space science. Proposals describing instrumentation development should be connected with observing the sky, and all proposals should include a science communication plan and ideas for future engagement with broad audiences. The fellowship is open to applicants who have earned (or will have earned) their doctoral degree on or after January 1, 2023 in astronomy, physics, or related disciplines. The duration of the Fellowship is up to three years. We anticipate offering up to three Brinson Prize Fellowships this year. The Fellowships are tenable at the following participating U.S.