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In any given year, so<a href="/web/20160521152820/http://sns.ias.edu/natifest"><img alt="" src="/web/20160521152820im_/http://sns.ias.edu/sites/default/files/Natifest_Poster.jpg" style="float:left; height:243px; width:150px"/></a>me of the members will collaborate with each other, with relevant Institute faculty members, with members of the physics and astronomy faculties at Princeton University, or with scientists at other institutions. The research in mathematical physics and string theory benefits from a strong synergistic activity involving the School of Mathematics and the School of Natural Sciences. The Institute programs in physics and astronomy are closely integrated with the corresponding activities at Princeton University via joint seminars and lunches, as well as frequent informal contacts.</p> <p>Postdoctoral members are typically appointed for three years.聽 For a few members of exceptional promise and scientific maturity, longer term (five year) memberships are available. 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