Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)
U.S. National Science Foundation
- Posted
- Feb 6, 2026
- Amount
- From $220,000; program total $16.5M
- Closes
- Sep 28, 2027 (in 353 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- 26-504
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 47.074
Amount
From $220,000; program total $16.5M
Who can apply
Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Proposals must be submitted by the individual, not the host institution, and awards are made directly to Fellows. Each postdoctoral Fellow must identify a sponsoring scientist(s) and must affiliate with an appropriate U.S. or international host institution at the time of proposal submission. Appropriate U.S. organizations include institutions of higher education, private nonprofit institutes and museums, government agencies and laboratories, and, under special conditions that require prior approval from a Program Officer, for-profit organizations. Appropriate international institutions include institutions of higher education and many government or non-profit research organizations. *Who May Serve as PI: The PRFB a...
About this opportunity
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 expe...