NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) 2026 in USA (Fully Funded)

NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) 2026

The NASA Postdoctoral Program is for everyone who lives outside the United States. Foreign Nationals will obtain a J1 Visa. The Duration of the Program is three years, and Participants will work at the NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute.

Types of NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP)

NASA Postdoctoral Research Program

NASA Postdoctoral Management Program

Areas of Research:

Technology Development

Planetary Science

Planetary Science

Aeronautics and Engineering

Criteria:

The NASA Postdoctoral Program is open to all Nationals.

Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals.

All applicants must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree.

Your doctoral degree must have been awarded within the last five years at the time you apply.

Your doctoral degree must have been awarded more than five years before your application, and you need to show significant professional achievements in your field.

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It is a Fully Funded Program for International applicants as well as U.S. Citizens to engage in ongoing NASA research projects. The NASA Postdoctoral Program is for everyone who lives outside the United States.

Host Country: USA

Duration: 3 Years

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 1st November 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

Health Insurance

Professional Travel Allowance

Relocation to/from the Posting Country

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