How much is an NSF postdoctoral fellowship?

The expected annual budget for the EAR-PF program is $2.16 M, for up to 12 awards per year ($90,000 per year per fellowship).

How do I apply for NSF postdoctoral fellowship?

Go to www.fastlane.nsf.gov and select the Postdoctoral Fellowships and Other Programs tab. Select Individual Registration. You will be routed through research.gov. Once you have an NSF ID, make your submission through FastLane.

Can postdocs apply for NSF grants?

Outside of specific criteria listed in solicitations, you are eligible to apply to an NSF grant if and only if your university’s office of sponsored program will submit a grant with you listed as PI. At some universities, postdocs can do this in their own right, at others they can’t.

Is a postdoc an academic position?

‘ like this: A postdoctoral scholar (“postdoc”) is an individual holding a doctoral degree who is engaged in a temporary period of mentored research and/or scholarly training for the purpose of acquiring the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.

Who is eligible for NSERC?

To be eligible for support from the majority of NSERC’s Scholarships and Fellowships programs (except for Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships), you must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a protected person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee …

Can a postdoc be a PI?

Postdocs can be the PI on individual postdoctoral fellowships (NIH F32 Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships, NSF Postdoctoral Fellowships, fellowships from private agencies, etc.) under the mentorship of a faculty member.

How do you mentor a postdoc?

Encourage the postdoc to seek additional mentors. Involve the postdoc in establishing successful collaborations. Involve the postdoc in scientific discussions within lab meetings and/or on an individual basis. Participate in and encourage participation in talks/seminars/educational activities.