Hubble Fellowships

Overview

The Space Telescope Science Institute announces the continuation of the Hubble Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and solicits applications for fellowships to begin in the fall of 2008.

The Hubble Fellowships support outstanding postdoctoral scientists whose research is broadly related to the scientific mission of the Hubble Space Telescope. The research may be theoretical, observational, or instrumental. This program is open to applicants of any nationality who have earned (or will have earned) their doctoral degrees on or after January 1, 2005, in astronomy, physics, or related disciplines. The fellowships are tenable at U.S. host institutions of the fellows' choice, subject to a maximum of one new fellow per host institution per year. The duration of the fellowship is up to three years: an initial one-year appointment and two annual renewals contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of NASA funds.

The Announcement of Opportunity, which includes detailed program policies and application instructions is available at the STScI website, http://www.stsci.edu/institute/org/spd/hubble-fellowship/ao. Applicants must follow the instructions given in this Announcement. Inquiries about the Hubble Fellowships may be directed to Dr. Ron Allen (hfinquiry@stsci.edu).

The deadline for both applications and letters of reference is Thursday, November 8, 2007. Offers will be made before February 1, 2008, and new appointments are expected to begin on or about September 1, 2008.

Women and members of minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Program Information