National Science Foundation (NSF) - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)

Archived administrative guide for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (NSF 24-113). The latest version is NSF 25-032.

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DeadlineFourth Tuesday in September, Annually Thereafter

Award amountFellowship Stipend

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

Award workspace

Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Deadline

Fourth Tuesday in September, Annually Thereafter

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Fellowship Stipend

Academic level

Graduate; Postdoctoral

Citizenship

U.S. citizens; Permanent residents

Eligibility

Must have a sponsoring scientist; Recent doctoral degree recipients; Research plan must fall within NSF BIO purview; Limited to two submissions to the PRFB program; Must be a recent recipient of a doctoral degree; Must earn a doctoral degree prior to fellowship start

Requirements

Margins must be at least 1 inch; Statement limited to three pages; Use grammar and spelling checkers; Single-column format strongly encouraged; Must have an NSF account in Research.gov; Paper size no larger than standard letter

Official source pages

68 tracked

Application

BIO Data Management Plan Guidance

Guidance for the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) on creating Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSP) for proposals, including content, costs, and post-award reporting.

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Updates on NSF Priorities

Official U.S. National Science Foundation page providing updated guidance on agency priorities, funding decisions, and recent policy changes.

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How to Apply for Fellowship Applicants

Provides instructions for applying to the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) program via Research.gov, including eligibility, document preparation, and submission steps.

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How to prepare a sponsoring scientist statement for the NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (NSF PRFB)

Instructions for preparing a sponsoring scientist statement for NSF PRFB, detailing its purpose, document guidelines, and content requirements for applicants.

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Important Notice No. 149: Updates to NSF Research Security Policies

NSF notice detailing updates to research security policies, including new requirements for assessments, training, and foreign talent recruitment program certifications, effective December 2, 2025.

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Updates - NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)

Updates and resources for the NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) program, including how to prepare statements and apply.

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Who to Contact About Your NSF Award

Outlines who to contact with administrative questions about your award from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Provides contact information for proposals and awardees.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)

Supports postdoctoral fellowships for recent doctoral degree recipients to train early-career scientists at the intersection of AI and biological research for biotechnology innovation.

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