The integration of biology and spacefaring has led to the development of three interrelated fields: Astrobiology, Bioastronautics, and Space Bioprocess Engineering.
Career Opportunities
Announcing The 2024 Space Life Sciences Training Program
The 10-week program will be held in-person at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Silicon Valley. Here’s what you need to know;
Scientists Secure NASA Grant to Explore Astrobiology Through Student Training and Mentorship
Dr. Chhandak Basu, a faculty member in the Department of Biology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and Dr. Scott Perl, a Research Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), […]
Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund Fall 2023 Travel Grants
The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the Fall 2023 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and […]
Early Career Astrobiology Opportunity: NASA Postdoctoral Program
Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Early Career Astrobiology Opportunity: The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology
Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Early Career Astrobiology Opportunity: NASA Astrobiology Program Early Career Collaboration Awards
Deadline: Monday, October 16th, 2023
Early Career Researcher Opportunity to Develop New Concepts for Astrobiology Missions
The NASA Astrobiology Program will host a pilot Astrobiology Mission “Ideation Factory” focused on the search for life at Mars. NASA will provide early career researchers the opportunity to develop […]
Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund: Apply Now for the Spring 2023 Travel Grant
The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and […]
The AbGradCon Astrobiology Proposal Writing Retreat (PWR)
The Astrobiology PWR is an independent training workshop held prior to AbGradCon that brings together graduate students and early-career astrobiologists from diverse academic backgrounds for an intensive three-day collaborative proposal […]
