Biology opportunities
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- Community submitted · NSF336 days left
Fellowship/position · NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)
Two-year independent postdoctoral fellowships from NSF's Biological Sciences Directorate. The current solicitation (NSF 26-504) centers on research at the intersection of AI and biological sciences. Award: $110,000/year for 2 years.
Eligible for: Postdoc
- Community submitted · Hertz Foundation
Fellowship/position · Hertz Fellowship
Long-term PhD fellowship for exceptional students in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences, with a lifelong community of fellows.
Eligible for: Undergraduate / Master's student / PhD student
- Community submitted · HHMI
Fellowship/position · HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program
Postdoctoral fellowship and early-career support for exceptional life-science researchers aiming to establish independent labs.
Eligible for: Postdoc
- Community submitted · HHMIClosed
Fellowship/position · 2027 HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program
PhD fellowship supporting second- and third-year biological/biomedical science students with their faculty thesis advisors. Award: $65,000/year for up to 3 years.
Eligible for: PhD student
- Community submitted · National Science FoundationClosed
Fellowship/position · NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program — FY2027
Major fellowship for outstanding students in research-based STEM master's and doctoral programs. Deadlines by field: Life Sciences Oct 19; CISE, Materials, Psychology, Social Sciences Oct 20; Engineering Oct 22; Chemistry, Geosciences, Math, Physics Oct 23 (2026). Award: $37,000 annual stipend plus cost-of-education allowance.
Eligible for: Undergraduate / Master's student / PhD student