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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology

US · DC U › S › National Science Foundation (NSF) grant open #26-504
Response due Sep 29, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB). This federal grant opportunity supports early-career researchers at the postdoctoral level in pursuing independent biological research. The program is designed to foster scientific development and broaden participation in the life sciences. The opportunity is open from February 2026 through late September 2026.

What they want

Key personnel
  • Postdoctoral researcher (applicant/fellow)

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (online submission)

Risks & flags

  • Extremely limited source data — only a synopsis is available; full program requirements, award amounts, and evaluation criteria are not disclosed in the provided text.
  • No dollar value or award ceiling stated, making competitive assessment difficult.

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541714
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biolo…
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