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 […]
Career Opportunities
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Career Opportunities, People Of Astrobiology, Press Release, SETI & Technosignatures
SETI Institute Names First William J. Welch Postdoctoral Fellow
The SETI Institute is pleased to announce Dr. Karen I. Perez as the inaugural recipient of the William J. Welch Postdoctoral Fellowship at the SETI Institute. Beginning in the Fall […]
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2025 Astrobiology Mission Ideation Factory – The Search For Life On Ocean Worlds
Call for Applicants 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 […]
Posted inAway Teams & Field Reports, Budgets and Policy, Career Opportunities, Citizen Science / Open Science, Conferences and Meetings, Courses, Education and Outreach, Press Release, Space Life Science
NASA 2025 Virtual Space Biosciences Training Course: STAR (Spaceflight Technology, Applications, and Research)
Call for Applications
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NASA-DARES RFI Findings Workshop – A Community Workshop to Shape the Future of NASA’s Astrobiology Strategy
May 29–30, 2025 | Fairmont Hotel, Washington, D.C. – Georgetown
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Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund Spring 2025 Travel Grant
The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and […]