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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO). These fellowships are awarded to recent doctoral degree recipients for research and training in selected areas supported by the BIO Directorate, with a focus on encouraging independence early in a research career.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Recent recipients of a doctoral degree. Applicants must include sponsoring scientists' statements and affiliate with institutions (e. g. , colleges and universities, nonprofit institutes, government agencies). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Neural Systems is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) / Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS). This NSF program supports mechanistic studies in neuroscience, from molecular and cellular to complex behavioral aspects of organisms. It encourages comparative approaches, studies in natural contexts, and novel theoretical, computational, and transdisciplinary approaches. Research areas include organization, activation, and modulation, with modulation specifically mentioning neuroimmune function. While broad, the inclusion of neuroimmune function and neuroscience research makes it a relevant opportunity.
Advancing Research at the intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO). Encourages proposals that advance biological research through the use or development of AI/ML methods using biological data and systems in areas supported by the Biological Sciences Directorate.