Join us for a panel discussion with scientists and engineers from current NASA missions as they share how they got involved, what roles exist on mission teams, and how early […]
Career Opportunities
Posted inCareer Opportunities, Conferences and Meetings, People Of Astrobiology, Status Report, Video, Audio, Webcasts, Podcasts
Navigating Uncertainty In Astrobiology Virtual Panel Series – Part 2: Careers in Industry
Join us for the second event in a two-part virtual panel series featuring speakers who will share their experiences navigating astrobiology careers in academia (part one, past event) and industry […]
Posted inCareer Opportunities, Education and Outreach, People Of Astrobiology, Status Report
Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund Fall 2025 Travel Grant Opportunity
The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Career Opportunities, Education and Outreach, Mars, Press Release
Curtin University Powers A Global Push To Find Life On Mars And Advance Autonomy
Curtin University is helping unlock the secrets of life on Mars and advance next-generation robotics and autonomous systems, with two new international agreements signed this week at the International Astronautical […]
Posted inCareer Opportunities, Education and Outreach, NASA Astrobiology Program, Status Report
NASA Astrobiology Program Early Career Collaboration Award
The Astrobiology Early Career Collaboration Award (ECCA) offers up to $5,000 in research-related travel support for undergraduate, graduate students, postdocs, and early career scientists.
Posted inAnalog Studies, Astrobiology (general), Astronauts and Explorers, Away Teams & Field Reports, Career Opportunities, Exploration Gear & Tech, NASA Astrobiology Program, Status Report
NASA/APS Lewis & Clark Fund for Exploration And Field Research in Astrobiology
The American Philosophical Society and the NASA Astrobiology Program have partnered to promote the continued exploration of the world around us through a research award of up to $5,000 in […]
Posted inCareer Opportunities, Gravitational Biology, Microgravity, Space Life Science, Status Report
ASGSR 2025 Fellows – Now Accepting Nominations
The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Fellows Committee is now accepting nominations for the ASGSR Fellows Program. The distinction of Fellow is awarded by the ASGSR in […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Astropharmacy / Biotechnology, Career Opportunities, Commercial & Private Sector, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Mapping, Geodesy, Cartography, Bathymetry, Microbiology & Virology, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Status Report
A Search for Life In The Universe Advances Life on Earth
Astrobiology, while traditionally focused on understanding the origin of life on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere, offers powerful tools and insights for addressing urgent challenges on our planet.
Posted inBiochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Career Opportunities, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, NASA Astrobiology Program, Origin & Evolution of Life, Status Report
Apply For PCE3 (Prebiotic Chemistry and Early Earth Environments Consortium) Early Career Committee
Deadline: August 15th, 2025 PCE3 is soliciting applications from all interested parties, including students and post-docs, for the PCE3 Early Career Committee! PCE3 https://www.prebioticchem.org/ (Prebiotic Chemistry and Early Earth Environments […]
Posted inAway Teams & Field Reports, Career Opportunities, Citizen Science / Open Science, Education and Outreach, Exploration Gear & Tech, Missions & Hardware, NASA Astrobiology Program, Press Release, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
Astrobiology Mission Ideation Factory Applications Due 30 June 2025
The NASA Astrobiology Program is hosting a Mission Ideation Factory focused on the search for life on Ocean Worlds. NASA would like to provide early career researchers the opportunity to […]