Biology opportunities
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- 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 · 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