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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) is a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) that supports early-career scientists in applying artificial intelligence to biological research. The fellowship advances biotechnology innovation and prepares future leaders at the intersection of AI and biology. Eligible applicants are recent doctoral degree recipients who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
Individuals may submit only one proposal per year and no more than two proposals total. The deadline is September 29, 2026. Award amounts follow NSF fellowship standards; see the official solicitation for current stipend and allowance levels.
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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 doctoral degree recipients who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; individuals may submit only one proposal per year and no more than two proposals total. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) - Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) is a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds STEM capacity-building initiatives at tribal colleges and universities. TSIP supports targeted projects that strengthen STEM education infrastructure, curricula, and student engagement at institutions serving Native American communities. Eligible applicants include accredited tribal colleges and universities in the United States. Awards support faculty development, laboratory improvements, and curriculum enhancement. Deadlines are typically in the spring; applicants should consult the NSF TCUP program page for current solicitation details and award amounts.
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE): EDU is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that integrate recent advances in STEM knowledge, adapt evidence-based practices, and lay groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education.