Please read over the list of upcoming events and deadlines that are relevant to early career astrobiologists. We encourage you to share these events with your friends and colleagues, and especially with practicing and potential early career astrobiologists! While several of the events will occur throughout 2023, registration and application deadlines for many of the events are rapidly approaching. For inquiries regarding event specifics, please see the event details or contact the event host.

The ECCA offers research-related travel support for undergraduate, graduate students, postdocs, and junior scientists. Applicants are encouraged to use these resources to circulate among two or more laboratories supported by the NASA Astrobiology Program (see https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/research/astrobiology-at-nasa), however any travel that is critical for the applicant’s research will be considered. Travelers must be formally affiliated with a U.S. institution. Requests are limited to $5,000.

Website: https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/education/ecc

The American Philosophical Society and the NASA Astrobiology Program have partnered to promote the continued exploration of the world around us through a program of research grants in support of astrobiological field studies undertaken by graduate students, postdoctoral students, and early career scientists who are affiliated with U.S. institutions.

 

The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology is designed for field studies in any area of astrobiology research. Grants may be used for travel and related expenses, including field equipment, up to $5,000. Additional information, including the application forms and instructions, is available the website below.

Website: https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/lewis-and-clark-fund-exploration-and-field-research-astrobiology

The NASA Astrobiology Program element of the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) provides opportunities for Ph.D. scientists and engineers to perform research on projects largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research interests of the NASA Astrobiology Program.

Applications to the Astrobiology Program are accepted twice each year: March 1 and November 1. Note that the Astrobiology Program does not participate in every application/award cycle. For additional information about the program see the NPP website below.

Website: https://npp.orau.org

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