DeadlineFourth Tuesday in September, Annually Thereafter
Award amountFellowship Stipend
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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NSF 24-593: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)
NSF solicitation for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) covering three competitive areas. Details on eligibility, proposal preparation, and award information.
Proposals must be submitted by the individual, not the host institution.; Must be a recent recipient of a doctoral degree.; Must have a sponsoring scientist.; Must not have submitted the same research to another NSF program.; Must submit a research plan that follows the purpose of BIO and the specific guidelines.
Requirements
Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).; Research and training plan must address important scientific questions within BIO scope.; Fellowships are for individuals early in their careers.; Must have a sponsoring scientist who will actively mentor the Fellow.
Application materials
Proposal; Research and training plan; Sponsoring scientist information; Budgetary information; Personnel documents
How to apply
Submit proposals directly to NSF via Research.gov.; Set a calendar date for submission at least three days prior to the NSF deadline.; Ensure submission is based on NSF profile address, not physical location.
