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Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Awards

Deadline: Rolling

The National Research Council (NRC) administers competitive postdoctoral and senior research awards on behalf of 31 U.S. government research agencies with facilities at over 120 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad. They will have the opportunity to conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory, devote full-time effort to research and publication, access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise, and collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at federal research laboratories. They provide opportunities for Ph.D., Sc. D., or M.D.

REQUIREMENTS :Applicants should hold, or anticipate, an earned doctorate in science or engineering. Degrees in universities abroad should be equivalent in training and research experience to a degree from a U.S. institution.

AWARD AMOUNTS:Associates receive annual stipends from the NRC ranging from $41,000 to $700,000 with Senior Associates earning higher amounts. Health insurance, relocation benefits, and allowance for professional travel is provided.

APPLICATION :To find research opportunities that match your interests and to apply for an application you can go to their website at http://www7.nationalacademies.org/rap/