As you may know, the National Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. These awards include generous stipends ranging from $42,000 - $75,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients, and higher for additional experience and graduate entry level stipends beginning at $30,000 and higher for additional experience. The awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the U.S. Research opportunities are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and for some of the laboratories, foreign nationals. We ask your assistance in informing students and faculty in your department of these opportunities by copying this message to each one. Detailed program information, including instructions on how to apply online and a list of participating laboratories, is available on the NRC Research Associateship Programs Web site at: www.nationalacademies.org/rap Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (phone) or rap@nas.edu. There are four review cycles annually. Upcoming deadlines are: May 1, 2011 August 1, 2011 November 1 2011, February 1, 2012 Applicants should contact prospective Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely yours, H. Ray Gamble Director of the Fellowship Programs National Research Council The National Academies 5000 5th Street NW, Keck 568 Washington, DC 20001