We are asking your assistance in forwarding this message to inform students and faculty in your department of these outstanding fellowship opportunities. More detailed information and an online application can be found at www.nationalacademies.org\/rap.<\/p>\n
The National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. These awards include generous stipends ranging from $42,000 – $80,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients, and higher for additional experience. Graduate entry level stipends begin at $30,000. These awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the U.S. The program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and for some of the laboratories, foreign nationals.<\/p>\n
Detailed program information, including online applications, instructions on how to apply, and a list of participating laboratories, are available on the NRC Research Associateship Programs website (see link above).<\/p>\n
Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (phone) or rap@nas.edu.<\/p>\n
There are four annual review cycles.<\/p>\n
Review Cycle:\u00a0 February; Opens December 1; Closes February 1<\/p>\n
Review Cycle:\u00a0 May; Opens March 1; Closes May 1<\/p>\n
Review Cycle:\u00a0 August; Opens June 1; Closes August 1<\/p>\n
Review Cycle:\u00a0 November; Opens September 1; Closes November 1<\/p>\n
Applicants should contact prospective Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are asking your assistance in forwarding this message to inform students and faculty in your department of these outstanding fellowship opportunities. More detailed information and an online application can be found at www.nationalacademies.org\/rap. The National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating… Continue reading