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NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology: AI and Biotechnology Focus

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology, focusing on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biological Sciences. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) - Program Focus: - Research and training at the intersection of AI and Biological Sciences - Emphasis on strengthening and safeguarding biotechnology innovations - Encourages leveraging existing biological data and infrastructure (e.g., Biofoundries, Programmable Cloud Labs, Manufacturing USA Institutes, NEON) - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to recent doctoral degree recipients who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents - Awards made directly to individuals, not institutions - Applicants must affiliate with appropriate U.S. or international host institutions - Strict eligibility criteria regarding prior experience and prior submissions - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $16,500,000 - Expected award amount: $220,000 per fellow - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a fellowship program, not a procurement of products or services - Unique Aspects: - Direct support for individual researchers - Focus on integrating AI with biological research using national infrastructure

Description

The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) at the U.S. National Science Foundation is offering Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) focused on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences. These fellowships aim to support recent doctoral degree recipients in research and training that leverage AI to advance biotechnology innovations. Candidates with expertise in AI and/or biology will receive additional training to develop expertise in both fields, fostering scientists who can drive technological advances from biological data. The program encourages leveraging existing biological data and infrastructure to accelerate discovery and innovation that benefits human lives and the U.S. economy.

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