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Research Corporation for Science Advancement

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  1. Host an RCSA Fellow

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) invites eligible institutions to host an RCSA Fellow for a full-day mock interview designed to provide structured feedback, support job-search preparation, and strengthen professional networks.

    Post-doctoralPhysical sciences, including chemistry, physics, astronomy, and allied fields

    Deadline
    Amount
    $5,000
  2. RCSA Fellows

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) supports postdoctoral scholars transitioning to tenure-track faculty positions through a multi-year fellowship featuring professional development, job-search preparation, mentoring, cohort programming, and travel and dependent-care support.

    Post-doctoralPhysical Sciences

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    Not listed
  3. RCSA Fellows Initiative

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) offers the RCSA Fellows Initiative to support outstanding postdoctoral scholars pursuing faculty careers in the physical sciences in the United States and Canada.

    Post-doctoralPhysical sciences

    Deadline
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    Not listed
  4. Robert Holland Jr. Award for Research and Leadership Excellence

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) offers the Robert Holland Jr. Award to recognize senior teacher-scholars for excellence and creativity in research and teaching, inclusive mentorship, and leadership; recipients receive a $5,000 prize and join the Cottrell Scholar community.

    OtherChemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and closely related physical sciences

    Deadline
    Amount
    $5,000
  5. Cottrell IMPACT Award 2027

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) offers the 2027 Cottrell IMPACT Award to recognize a Cottrell Scholar or Holland Award recipient whose leadership and service have made a national impact in science; the award includes a $5,000 cash prize, a plenary talk at the Cottrell Scholar Conference, and national promotion.

    OtherScience

    Deadline
    Amount
    $5,000
  6. Cottrell STAR Award 2027

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) offers the $5,000 Cottrell STAR Award to recognize outstanding research and educational accomplishments among Cottrell Scholars and Holland Awardees, with recipients also invited to deliver a plenary talk at the Cottrell Scholar Conference.

    OtherChemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and related physical sciences

    Deadline
    Amount
    $5,000
  7. Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA), with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and The Kavli Foundation, sponsors the Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials Scialog (2024–2027).

    Research ProjectMaterials Science and Engineering

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    Not listed
  8. Quantum Matter and Information Scialog

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA), with support from the Brinson Foundation and Simons Foundation, offers the 2025–2027 Scialog on Quantum Matter and Information to foster interdisciplinary research on quantum coherence, entanglement, quantum materials, sensing, and information.

    Research ProjectPhysics, chemistry, materials science, surface science, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, and related quantum sciences

    Deadline
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    Not listed
  9. Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) is accepting applications for its 2027–2029 Scialog on Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres, which will support a cross-disciplinary community developing validated, process-based models that integrate atmospheric observations, laboratory experiments, and theory.

    FellowshipAtmospheric science, planetary science, astrophysics, exoplanet science, chemistry, and climate modeling

    Deadline
    Amount
    Not listed
  10. Request unsuccessful - Incapsula incident

    The Research Corporation for Science Advancement offers the ACS Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution, recognizing outstanding chemistry research with undergraduates.

    Other

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    $10,000
2 closed programsDeadline passed before Sep 21, 2026
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