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NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) program provides opportunities for recent doctoral recipients to conduct independent research in biology. While primarily postdoctoral, it's relevant for universities as they host these fellows, and it can cover areas like microbiology and ecology.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports postdoctoral fellowships that train early-career scientists to apply AI to biological research, advancing biotechnology innovation while preparing future leaders at the intersection of AI and biology.
Supports postdoctoral fellowships that train early-career scientists to apply AI to biological research, advancing biotechnology innovation while preparing future leaders at the intersection of AI and biology. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biological Research has the potential to pave the way for breakthroughs in biotechnology and bio-system design that will create innovations, new industries, and jobs.
To capitalize on this promise, the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) will make awards for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) to recent doctoral degree recipients, for proposals with a research and training focus at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences to Strengthen and Safeguard Biotechnology Innovations.
Applying AI to highly complex biological systems will reveal unknown mechanisms in the natural world that hold promise for technological developments. Candidates with AI and/or biology experience will develop deep expertise in both by proposing additional training in both areas. These combinations of current expertise and new cross-training will produce scientists who work seamlessly at the intersection of AI and biology.
The fellows are expected to become field leaders who use AI capabilities to extrapolate from biological data to technological advances.
Proposers are encouraged to consider how to leverage the nation’s diversity of existing biological data, and biological infrastructure, such as Biofoundries, Programmable Cloud Labs, Manufacturing USA Institutes, and NEON, to accelerate discovery, innovation and the biotechnology that improves human lives, promotes the U.S. economy, and benefits the nation.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology June 17, 2026 - NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Updates from the NSF Directorate for Biological… Additional program resources How to Apply for Fellowship Applicants Sponsoring Scientist Statement Instructions Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Administrative Guide (NSF 25-032) PRFB Reference Letter Author Submission Guide Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Division of Biological Infrastructure (BIO/DBI) This program provides educational opportunities for Post-Doctoral fellows.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Recent recipients of doctoral degrees in biology or related fields. Specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the program solicitation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) are due September 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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