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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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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.
institutions:
California Institute of Technology Cornell University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Northwestern University Princeton University Stanford University The Ohio State University University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of Chicago University of Hawaii University of Michigan University of Washington The Announcement of Opportunity, which includes detailed program policies and application instructions, is available at the website: https://www.stsci.edu/stsci-research/fellowships/brinson-prize-fellowship-program/announcement-of-opportunity The application submission page will be open from September 9, 2026 until the application deadline on November 5, 2026. Applicants should follow the instructions given in the Announcement. Please send any further inquiries to brinsonfellow@stsci.edu .
Important dates:
Applications are due Thursday, November 5, 2026 (7 PM
EST, 4 PM PST, 24
00 UTC)
EXTENDED
Letters of reference are due Thursday, November 12, 2026 (
Note:
the applications are due before the letters.) Offers will be made in late January 2027 and new appointments should begin on or about September 1, 2027. Brinson Prize Fellowships are open to citizens from all countries.
Application Deadline:
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Selection Deadline:
Monday, February 15, 2027
Current Status of Position:
Accepting Applicants Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at careers@stsci.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.