[ES_JOBS_NET] NAS Early-Career Research Fellowship

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.nationalacademies.org/programs/GULF-BGEE-25-P-687/application-process



The Gulf Research Program’s Early-Career Research Fellowship supports
emerging scientific leaders as they take risks on research ideas not yet
tested, pursue unique collaborations, and build a network of colleagues who
share their interest in improving offshore energy system safety and the
well-being of coastal communities and ecosystems.

Because the early years of a researcher’s career are a critical time, the
relatively unrestricted funds and mentoring this fellowship provides help
recipients navigate this period with independence, flexibility, and a
built-in support network.

The Early Career Research Fellowship’s Community Track aligns with the Gulf
Research Program’s Health and Community Resilience portfolio and narrows
the fellowship’s scope to support research most directly aligned with this
priority area.

2026 Community Track Focus: Climate Risk, Health, & Decision Making

Track Goal: This invites applied research that identifies how
climate-related stressors (e.g., heat, flooding, pollution) affect human
health, community resilience, and regional economies. Based on
stakeholder/community demand and consultation, fellows should collect and
analyze data, create tools, models, or communication approaches that
connect climate science to local decision-making and public health
interventions.


February 4, 2026: Applications open
March 5, 2026: Application Question & Answer Office Hours; 10:00 - 11:00 am
Pacific Time / 12:00 - 1:00 pm Central Time / 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern Time (Join
Here
<https://nasem.zoom.us/j/98115138901?pwd=Up26zLarxb6z4YNabwHSMG3IeoRa3x.1> *-
This link will only be active during the scheduled office hours*)
March 25, 2026, 5:00 pm ET: Application Deadline
April-June 2026: Review of written applications and selection of fellows
June 2026: All applicants notified of funding decisions
October 1, 2026: Fellowships begin
October 1, 2026: Required virtual fellowship orientation
October 31, 2027: Progress reports due
September 30, 2028: End of fellowship
October 31, 2028: Final reports due

An award of $76,000 is paid to each fellow’s institution in the form of a
two-year grant. Potential fellows must ensure compliance with their
institution’s requirements for applications for external funding. Funds
cannot be used on institutional overhead or indirect charges. Detailed
information can be found in the Early-Career Research Fellowship sample
grant agreement for public
<https://grpfellowships.smapply.io/protected/nr/89z6x/ECRF_2026_Agreement_Template_public.pdf>
 and private
<https://grpfellowships.smapply.io/protected/nr/dVv7f/ECRF_2026_Agreement_Template_private.pdf>
 institutions.

Research funding
$75,000 is available for the fellow to use for research-related expenses,
including equipment purchases, professional travel, professional
development courses, trainee support, salary, or any other costs directly
related to the fellow’s research. The use of these funds for any other
expenses requires pre-approval from the Gulf Research Program.

Mentor honorarium
The remaining $1,000 of the award serves as an honorarium for a mentor.
Applicants must identify a senior-level researcher at their affiliated
institution willing to serve as a career mentor.

Additional funding
All fellows will attend a required virtual orientation near the start of
their fellowship term. Fellows may be required to attend other
events/conferences during their fellowship term, which may include a
fellows and/or alumni networking event. Travel expenses for these events
will be covered by the Gulf Research Program; they are in addition to the
$76,000 fellowship award.

Application Process

   - Eligibility

   The Community Track invites applied research that identifies how
   climate-related stressors (e.g., heat, flooding, pollution) affect human
   health, community resilience, and regional economies. Based on
   stakeholder/community demand and consultation, fellows should collect and
   analyze data, create tools, models, or communication approaches that
   connect climate science to local decision-making and public health
   interventions.

   Applicants must, at the time of application:
   - Hold a permanent, fully independent position as an investigator,
      faculty member, clinician scientist, or scientific team lead in industry,
      academia, or a research organization. A postdoc is not considered a fully
      independent position.
      - Be an early-career scientist who has received their eligible degree
      within the past 10 years (on or after Jan 1, 2016).
      - Hold a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, EngD, MD, DrPH, EdD, DSW or
      DVM) in the social and behavioral sciences, health sciences and medicine,
      engineering and physical sciences, earth and life sciences, or
      interdisciplinary scientific fields relevant to the charge of the Gulf
      Research Program.
      - Be affiliated with a non-federal U.S. institution that has a valid
      tax ID number.
      - Not be currently employed by the U.S. federal government.
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