Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)

The U.S. National Science Foundation is offering postdoctoral research fellowships in biology to recent doctoral degree recipients. The fellowships will focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and biological sciences, with the goal of strengthening and safeguarding biotechnology innovations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, and must have earned their doctoral degree in an appropriate field prior to beginning the fellowship. The fellowships will provide funding for research and training, and applicants are encouraged to consider how to leverage existing biological data and infrastructure to accelerate discovery and innovation. Some key points to consider include: • The fellowships are intended for postdoctoral researchers early in their careers. • Applicants must present a research plan that falls within the purview of the Directorate for Biological Sciences. • The fellowships will provide funding for research and training, with a focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and biological sciences. • Applicants must select sponsoring scientists, departments, and institutions that offer a significant opportunity to broaden their research focus and training. • The fellowships are expected to produce scientists who work seamlessly at the intersection of AI and biology, and who can extrapolate from biological data to technological advances.