OGPS is notified periodically of opportunities for Tulane graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. These can range from part-time work-study jobs to assistantships, to full-time employment opportunities after graduation. Please check back frequently as we will try to update this page as we learn of positions. If you have any opportunities, you would like featured on this page, please send them to ogps@tulane.edu.
TULANE OPPORTUNITIES
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EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)
Deadline: Typically in October | Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Website: NSF AAPF Program
The AAPF program supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in astronomy and astrophysics. Fellows design a research program combined with a significant educational component, such as teaching, outreach, or curriculum development. The fellowship emphasizes professional independence and leadership.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents within 5 years of receiving a Ph.D.
Support: Fellowship includes a stipend, research and travel allowance, and funding for educational activities.
Medieval Academy of America Dissertation Grants
Deadline: February 15 annually | Sponsor: Medieval Academy of America
Website: Dissertation Grant Information
These grants assist advanced graduate students with research expenses related to doctoral dissertations on medieval studies (circa 300–1500 CE), including travel, manuscript access, and materials.
Eligibility: Ph.D. students who have completed coursework and exams, and have an approved dissertation prospectus.
Support: Grants up to $2,000 are available.
Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR)
Deadlines: March 15 and October 1 annually | Sponsor: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society
Website: GIAR Program Details
The GIAR program provides funding to support scientific research by undergraduate and graduate students. Funds may be used for travel expenses related to research or the purchase of non-standard equipment.
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Membership in Sigma Xi is not required but is considered during the review process.
Support: Up to $1,000 for most fields; up to $5,000 for astronomy-related research supported by special funds.
Arnold O Beckman PostDoc Fellowship
- Senior PhD students or early postdocs in chemistry
- $224,000 over 2 years , with an option of $118,000 for an additional 3rd year
- September 2025 letters of intent due
- https://www.beckman-foundation.org/programs/beckman-postdoctoral-fellows/
ChLA Hannah Beiter Graduate Student Research Grant
- Graduate students conducting research into children’s literature
- $500-1,500/year for supplies—not tutition
- https://www.childlitassn.org/beiter-graduate-student-research-grant
