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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This program awards postdoctoral research fellowships to recent doctoral degree recipients for research and training at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences. The goal is to strengthen and safeguard biotechnology innovations by developing scientists who can seamlessly integrate AI and biology.
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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.
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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: Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident. Must have earned a doctoral degree in an appropriate field prior to beginning the fellowship and not have worked in a doctoral-requiring position for more than 15 full-time months prior to the deadline. Proposals must be submitted by the individual, not the host institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $16,500,000 - $220,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 5, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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