Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS-PRF)
U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity number 22-639
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | 22-639 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 47.050 |
| Posted | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Deadline | Oct 7, 2076 |
| Award floor | $202,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $2,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Oct 16, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship proposals are submitted to NSF directly by individuals who meet the eligibility criteria described below. Each individual (also referred to as proposer) must identify one or more scientific mentor(s) and host institution(s) in the proposal. Activities supported by the AGS Fellowship program may be conducted at any appropriate U.S. host institution as defined in the Program Description. *Who May Serve as PI: An individual is eligible to submit a proposal to the NSF AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program if all the following criteria are met: Individual eligibility criteria: Be U.S. citizens (or nationals) or legally admitted permanent residents of the United States (i.e., have a "green card") at the time the proposal is submitted. Present research and professional development plans that fall within the purview of the Atmospheric and Geospace Science Sections within the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences at NSF (https://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=ags). Meet one of the following criteria: be currently a graduate student; OR have held a PhD degree in a scientific or engineering field for no more than 2 years at time of submission; OR have less than the equivalent of 18 months full time employment at time of submission if more than 2 years have elapsed since the PhD degree was conferred. To affirm eligibility under this criterio...
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 47.050 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47.050 | 19 | $1,656,677,479 | $87,193,552 |
| 2025 | 47.050 | 19 | $1,686,276,931 | $88,751,417 |
| 2024 | 47.050 | 22 | $1,880,603,178 | $85,481,963 |
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