Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
306
Days
May 1 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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SAO Predoctoral Program

Description

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Predoctoral Program enables qualified graduate students from external universities to carry out doctoral thesis research under the guidance of SAO scientists at the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian. Students remain under the supervision of their home institution thesis advisors. The program is open to all qualified applicants who are English-speaking citizens of all nations. The SAO Predoctoral Program is designed for graduate students wishing to carry out all or part of their thesis research at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Therefore, applicants must have completed preliminary coursework and examinations prior to the start of...

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Science, Technology, and Society

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Endorsement Form by an SAO Advisor; Department Head Approval Letter; Summary of Previous and Current Research; Research Proposal
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Contact predoc@cfa.harvard.edu
Tel: 617-495-9059 Address 60 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 2138