DeadlineFourth Tuesday in September, Annually Thereafter
Award amountFellowship Stipend
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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NSF 26-504: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) | NSF
NSF solicitation for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) focusing on the intersection of AI and biological sciences for biotechnology innovation.
$110,000 per year (stipend $85,000, research/training allowance $25,000)
Eligibility
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.; Must present a research plan that falls within the purview of BIO.; Must earn the doctoral degree in an appropriate field prior to beginning the fellowship.; Must select sponsoring scientists, departments, and institutions.; Must not have submitted the same research to another NSF postdoctoral fellowship.
Requirements
Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).; Fellows must affiliate with appropriate research institutions.; Fellows are expected to devote themselves full time to the fellowship activities.
Application materials
Full Proposals; Research plan; Project Summary; Project Description; Budget
How to apply
Proposals must be submitted via Research.gov.; Prepare proposal according to Chapter 1.0.2 of the PAPPG.; Follow instructions on the PRFB Program page for detailed instructions.
Important dates
Posted: February 5, 2026; Replaces: NSF 24-593; Full Proposal Deadline(s): September 29, 2026; September 28, 2027; Fourth Tuesday in September, Annually Thereafter
Documents
NSF 26-504: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Program Solicitation; Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
Contact
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology, email: bio-dbi-prfb@nsf.gov
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