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Fellowships, Grants, and Awards

The National Academies offer several fellowships, grants, and awards in science, engineering, and medicine. Information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines is available on specific programs' websites.

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Mark Kleiman Innovation for Public Policy Memorial Lecture

Award/Competition Open until July 16, 2026

The Mark Kleiman Innovation for Public Policy Memorial Lecture honors former CLAJ member Mark Kleiman. Applications for the 2026 lecture will be open from May 15, 2026, to 11:59pm ET on July 15, 2026....

U.S.-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Open until July 31, 2026

Based on the success of NAS's Kavli Frontiers of Science Program and NAE's Frontiers of Engineering, the U.S-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program will initiate a series of symp...

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Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Open until August 3, 2026

The Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP) provides nationally competitive fellowship awards for postdoctoral and senior scientists. Selected individuals have the unique opportuni...

NRC Research Associateship Programs

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Open until August 3, 2026

The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at...

U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Open until August 10, 2026

Based on the success of the National Academies' Kavli Frontiers of Science Program and National Academy of Engineering's Frontiers of Engineering, the U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, an...

Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Open until September 1, 2026

Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are six-month, full-time, hands-on professional development fellowships structured to engage early career professionals in developing the evidence basis needed to...

Frontiers Planet Prize to Accelerate Scientific Solutions for Healthy Lives on a Healthy Planet

Award/Competition Open until October 30, 2026

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine serve as the U.S. National Representative Body for the Frontiers Planet Prize. The 5th edition of the Prize is now open. U.S. universities...

Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of...

Funding Opportunity: Resilience Education

Grant/Contract Program In Review

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP), along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of Education, aims to enhanc...

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Environment Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Environment Track focuses on Ecosystem Health - Monitoring and Managing for Environmental Change. This track invites research that leverages innovative scienti...

Funding Opportunity: Gulf Offshore Legacy Oil and Gas Infrastructure - Orphaned Wells

Grant/Contract Program In Review

The GRP is committed to enhancing safety throughout the lifecycle of offshore energy production. This funding opportunity aims to develop solutions for agencies and decision-makers across the Gulf reg...

Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

The Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship provides current Congressional staff with a solid grounding in the science, engineering, and health dimensions of climate change. The fellowship fosters...

Funding Opportunity: Evidence to Action

Grant/Contract Program In Review

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP) aims to increase the impact of its work by transforming results and insights (evidence) from previous GRP gr...

Energy Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Energy Track focuses on Legacy Energy Systems & Pathways Forward. This track invites interdisciplinary research that develops new knowledge, tools, or technolo...

Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

This program facilitates and develops the scientific community of early-career researchers in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries. The National Academies work with academic institutions,...

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Funding Opportunity: Workforce Development for the Energy Transition

Grant/Contract Program In Review

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program aims to contribute to the development of a prepared workforce and to increase the scientific literacy of the Gulf...

National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

Award/Competition In Review

For individuals who are working on the frontlines of science communication, science journalism, or practicing research, and who can demonstrate the potential or ability to develop high-quality, engagi...

Beebe Fellowship Program

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

The Beebe Fellowship program provides an opportunity for a scientist to contribute to the fundamental science at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) in Hiroshima, Japan. The fellowship is...

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