Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology
This fellowship funds recent PhDs to conduct research and training at the intersection of AI and biology, aiming to advance biotechnology innovation and develop future leaders in the field.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 29, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $16,500,000; typical award floor: $220,000 per fellowship
Summary: Supports postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biological sciences to drive biotechnology innovation.
Description
This program supports postdoctoral researchers pursuing independent research and training at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and biological sciences. The goal is to foster breakthroughs in biotechnology and bio-system design by leveraging AI to explore complex biological systems, accelerating innovation, and strengthening the nation's biotechnology infrastructure. Fellows will gain cross-disciplinary expertise, positioning them as future leaders in AI-enabled biological research. Proposals should demonstrate the integration of AI and biology, with an emphasis on leveraging existing biological data and infrastructure (such as Biofoundries, Programmable Cloud Labs, Manufacturing USA Institutes, and NEON) to advance discovery and innovation that benefits society and the economy.
