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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology

U.S. National Science Foundation

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OpenLast verified: 2026-08-19

About This Grant

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.

Grant Summary

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing $220K to $0K for nonprofit, small business. Applications are due 2026-09-29 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall business

How to Apply

Funding Range

$220K$0K

Deadline

2026-09-29

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology?

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology provide?

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology provides between $220K and $0 per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology deadline?

Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology are due 2026-09-29 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology?

To apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.

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