Overview
A postdoctoral fellowship supporting independent research in solar-system and exoplanet science and closely related planetary astronomy through theory, computation, observation, instrumentation and laboratory experiments.
Complete research opportunity details
The current application announcement states support of up to US$492,000 over three years, covering salary and benefits plus flexible discretionary research funding, with the possibility of applying for a fourth year. The programme page also emphasizes mentorship and an annual fellowship summit.
Eligibility requirements
Early-career postdoctoral scientists pursuing planetary astronomy research. Applicants should review the official programme guidelines for degree timing, host-institution and proposal requirements.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Use the official guidelines to confirm host-institution and degree-timing eligibility before preparing the research plan.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified against the Heising-Simons Foundation's official 51 Pegasi b Fellowship programme page and 7 Jul 2026 application announcement on 2 Sep 2026. The current announcement gives up to US$492,000 over three years and a 1 Oct 2026 2:00 PM Pacific Time deadline.
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