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United States Air Force/National Research Council -
Resident Research Associateship (USAF/NRC-RRA) Program
Submission Date:
November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1
Program Description:
The NRC/RRA Program offers postdoctoral and senior scientists and engineers opportunities to perform research at sponsoring Air Force laboratory sites. The objectives of this program are:
- to provide researchers of unusual promise and ability opportunities to solve problems, largely of their own choice, that are compatible with the interests of the hosting laboratories; and
- to contribute to the overall efforts of the Air Force laboratories.
Postdoctoral Research Associateships are awarded to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have held doctorates for less than five years at the time of application. The awards are made initially for one year and may be renewed for a second year, and in some cases, a third year. A small number of associateships may be available for foreign citizens if laboratory funds are available.
Senior Research Associateships are awarded to individuals who have held doctorates for more than five years, have significant research experience, and are recognized internationally as experts in their specialized fields, as evidenced by numerous refereed journal publications, invited presentations, authorship of books or book chapters, and professional society awards of international stature. Although awards to senior associates are usually for one year, awards for periods of three months or longer may be considered. Renewals for a second and third year are possible. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement. Senior associates must be eligible for access to unclassified government information systems; eligibility is also subject to a successful background review and visit authorization that includes approved access to the Air Force base and its laboratory facilities. Associates are considered independent contractors, and receive a stipend from the NRC while carrying out their proposed research. Annual stipends increase with additional years past the Ph.D. An appropriately higher stipend is offered to senior associates. Awardees also receive a relocation reimbursement and may be supported with limited funds for professional travel.
Fill out the online application to apply.
Contact:
The program is currently administered by The National Research Council (NRC):
Research Associateship Programs (Keck 568)
National Research Council
500 Fifth St, NW, Washington DC 20001
(202) 334-2760
E-mail: rap@nas.edu
http://www.national-academies.org/rap
POC Name:
Mrs. Leslie Peasant
AFOSR/IO
Tele: 703-696-7316
DSN: 426-7316
FAX: (703) 696-7320
Email: usaf.nrc.rra@afosr.af.mil |
