We are excited to invite you to the 3rd Early Career Workshop organized by NASA’s Physics of the Cosmos Program and the Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Executive Committee.

The workshop is designed to support and empower the next generation of astrophysics leaders and principal investigators. The workshop will take place on 22-24 September 2026 from 1p-4p Eastern (10a-1p Pacific) and it will be fully remote.

This workshop aims to provide insights to early-career scientists about the fascinating work being done in the Physics of the Cosmos Program, explain and demonstrate the tools and opportunities available to them, and answer any questions they may have.

The first day will focus on Science, the second day on Missions, and the third day on Careers. The workshop program is under construction and will be available here. 

Participants will engage in interactive sessions covering topics such as grants, data archives, and career development strategies. Whether you are a graduate student, postdoc, or early-career researcher, you will find this workshop beneficial for your professional growth.

Please register here and if desired submit an abstract to present a short talk at the workshop. The deadline for abstracts is 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific; talks will be selected and acceptances sent the following week. The deadline to register for the workshop is 20 September 2026.

Please share this announcement with interested colleagues and scientists. We look forward to your participation and to fostering a vibrant community of early-career scientists!