Announcement: Astronova™ Fellowship Host Institution Expansion

The Heising-Simons Foundation’s Science Program is now accepting applications from eligible universities and research institutions who wish to be considered as host institutions for future cycles of the Astronomical Innovation (Astronova™) Fellowship.

Launched in 2026, the Astronova™ Fellowship provides support for promising postdoctoral scientists working to revolutionize the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, cosmology, and planetary science through the development of cutting-edge astronomical instrumentation. Through this fellowship, we seek to advance fellows into tenure-track faculty positions, where they can continue their pioneering instrumentation research, as well as mentor and train the next generation of astronomical instrumentalists. The next cycle of the fellowship will open in July 2026 and close in October 2026, with Astronova Fellows beginning work in 2027.

Host institutions play a vital role in this fellowship, providing access to subject-matter expertise for collaboration and mentorship, instrumentation-specific resources and opportunities, and a supportive environment where Astronova Fellows can thrive.