Funding Opportunities - Postdocs
September
NIH Loan Repayment Programs
Encourage promising researchers and scientists to pursue research careers by repaying a portion of their qualified student loan debt each year. Your research goals need to be within the mission of NIH and scope of the LRPs. You do not need an NIH grant to participate in the NIH Loan Repayment Programs.
Applications open September 1, 2013. Deadline: November 15, 2013
NIH Pathways to Independence Award (K99/R00)
Annual Deadlines: February 12, June 12, October 12.
AIDS-Related Deadlines: January 7, May 7, September 7
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Application Deadline: Second Wednesday of September annually
The Komen Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
Pre-Application Submission deadline:September 5, 2013
Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: All applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Friday, September 13, 2013
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Career Development Program
Deadline: October 1, 2013
Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences
Deadline: September 23, 2013, September 15, 2014, September 15, 2015
Alex’s Lemonade Stand 2012 'A' Award Guidelines
A three-year grant designed for the early career scientist who wants to establish their career in pediatric oncology research. Deadline: September 15, 2013
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships
Deadline: new applications accepted September 9th through November 15th, 2013
Alpha 1 Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: September 20, 2013
Hope Funds for Cancer Research
Deadline: September 19, 2013
Pasteur Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
To bring U.S. postdoctoral researchers to work in any one of the 130+ Institut Pasteur laboratories in Paris.
Deadline: September 15, 2013.
October
Federation of European Biochemical Societies Long Term Fellowships
Deadline: October 1, 2013.
American Association of Anatomists Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: October 1, 2013
Life Sciences Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: October 1, 2013
Borroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards for Medical Scientists
Internal Competition Deadline: August 7, 2013 Full Application Deadline: October 1, 2013
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Career Development Programs
Letter of Intent: September 15, 2013. Deadline: October 1, 2013
Association Française contre les Myopathies Post doctoral Fellowships
Deadline: October 4, 2013, March 3, 2014, April 30, 2014
Hereditary Disease Foundation John J. Wasmuth Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: October 15, 2013
American Philosophical Society's Franklin Research Grant
Deadline: October 1, for a January 2014 decision for work in February 2014 through January 2015. December 1 (Monday, December 2, in 2013), for a March 2014 decision for work in April 2014 through January 2015
Cancer Research Institution (CRI) Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: October 2, 2013
NIH Pathways to Independence Award (K99/R00)
To support the initial phase of a Career/Research Transition award program that provides 1-2 years of mentored support for highly motivated, advanced postdoctoral research scientists.
Annual Deadlines: February 12, June 12, October 12
AIDS-Related Deadlines: January 7, May 7, September 7
November
American Association for the Advancement of Science Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
Deadline: November 1, 2013
Sandia National Laboratories, President Harry S. Truman Fellowship
Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering, a three year fellowship in one or more of the following focus areas: bioscience, computing and information science, engineering sciences, geosciences, materials science, nanodevices and microsystems, and radiation effects science and high energy density physics.
Deadline: November 1, 2013
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University Fellowships
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study is defined by a program that provides one-year fellowships for projects in a variety of disciplines in an open intellectual atmosphere.
Deadline: November 1, 2013
Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute David and Lindsay Morgenthaler Endowed Fellowship
Three years of support with a stipend and benefits. All Institute principal investigators are potential mentors for Morgenthaler Fellows.
Deadlines: May 1 or November 1
Chron's and Colitis Foundation of America Research Fellowship Awards
Fall/Winter Deadline: Letter of Intent due November 1, 2013. Online Application Submission due January 14, 2014
National Research Council of the National Academies Research Associateship Programs
Deadline: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Note that not all sponsors participate in all four reviews. Applicants should refer to the specific information for the laboratory to which you are applying.
American Lung Association, Senior Research Training Fellowship
The intent of this award is to provide support for first-time postdocs as they transition toward tenure track faculty positions. Applicants must submit an application electronically via. https://proposalcentral.altum.com/.
Deadline: November 12, 2013
Bill & Melinda Gates Grand Challenges Explorations in Global Health Initiative
These grants are open to individuals at any level with innovative approaches to the current round's topics. Topics change twice a year, with initial grants of $100,000 are awarded two times a year. Successful projects have the opportunity to receive a follow-on grant of up to $1 million. Grand Challenges Explorations Round 12 will open in September 2013
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program
A 2-year applied training fellowship for professionals with a master's or higher degree trainingprofessionals to apply principles of public health informatics to the practice of public health.
Application opens July 5, 0213. Deadline: November 8, 2013
National Science Foundation National Robotics Initiative (NRI)
Small proposal deadline: November 14, 2013 and November 14, Annually thereafter
NIH Loan Repayment Programs
Encourage promising researchers and scientists to pursue research careers by repaying a portion of their qualified student loan debt each year. Your research goals need to be within the mission of NIH and scope of the LRPs. You do not need an NIH grant to participate in the NIH Loan Repayment Programs.
Applications open September 1, 2013. Deadline: November 15, 2013
December
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Surgical Pathology Subspecialty Fellowships
This is a one-year Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited program in tumor pathology during which fellows are actively engaged in the examination of anatomic pathology material submittedto the Department of Pathology under the supervision of the attending staff.
Deadline: December 1, 2013
United Negro College Fund Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships
To provide support to African American post-graduates to obtain postdoctoral training or continue to conduct postdoctoral, pre-professional biomedical research projects.
Deadline: December 3, 2013
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation General Request for Proposals
For 2013, the proposal deadlines are January 22, March 5, June 5, September 5 and December 5
US Dept of Energy Los Alamos National Lab Frederick Reines Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Science
Three year fellowships provide the opportunity for recipients to collaborate with LANL scientists and engineers on staff- initiated research. See more Los Alamos opportunities
Deadline: December 10, 2013
US Dept of Energy Los Alamos National Lab J. Robert Oppenheimer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Three year postdoc opportunities are available in a wide spectrum of scientific fields that include, but are not limited to: - Biosciences - Chemistry - Computing - Earth and Space Science - Engineering - Materials Science - Mathematics - Physics. See more Los Alamos opportunities
Deadline: December 10, 2013
American Society of Nephrology Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program
To fund fellows to conduct original, meritorious research projects that examine any aspect of the entire spectrum of kidney biology and disease.
Deadline: December 14, 2013
Marine Biological Laboratory M.G.F. Fuortes Fellowship Fund
Deadline: December 15, 2013. See more MBL fellowship opportunities
National Blood Foundation Scientific Research Grants Program
Deadline: December 30, 2013
US Dept of Agriculture Research Entomologist/Research Chemist
ARS Postdoctoral Research Associates are hired to supplement a lead scientist's research on agricultural problems of high national priority affecting American agriculture.
Deadline: December 31, 2013
NIH Dept of Bioethics Postdoc Fellowships
A limited number of postdoctoral fellowship positions in bioethics is being offered.
Deadline: December 31, 2013
MULTIPLE/OPEN DEADLINES
Army Research Laboratory Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Deadline: none, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
National Institute of Health K-Series Awards - There are multiple K-series awards to support postdoctoral mentored research, please visit the kiosk to see which is appropriate for you. Deadlines: February 12, June 12, October 12. AIDS-Related Deadlines: January 7, May 7, September 7. Note-Individual Opportunities may have different deadlines, please check the sites.
American Philosophical Society's Franklin Research Grants - These awards are small grants to scholars in order to support the cost of research leading to publication in all areas of knowledge. Funding is offered up to a maximum of $6,000; the program is particularly designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses. (International Postdocs Eligible Annual Deadlines: Oct 1, Dec 1
National Geographic Society's Committee for Research and Exploration Grant - All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures). Note-this research grant does not allow indirects/salary-related costs. (International Postdocs Eligible)
Open/No Deadline
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Novel Approaches to Drug Discovery for Alzheimer's Disease research award program - ADDF funds drug discovery research programs from domestic and international investigators in academia and biotechnology companies. In addition, ADDF initiates, sponsors, and co-sponsors conferences to stimulate new ideas and approaches in areas of interest to the Foundation, bringing together physicians, scientists, and policy makers worldwide. (International Postdocs Eligible) 2011 Deadlines: January 12, April 5, July 5, and October 5 Letters of Intent due at least two weeks prior
Morton Cure Paralysis Fund- Postdoctoral Research Grants - The MCPF funds activities that hold promise of identifying therapies (cures) for paralysis with particular focus of moving research to clinical trial. The development of effective therapies for chronic injury is a high priority for the organization. Basic research will be supported if it has clear potential to accelerate progress at the applied end of the continuum and/or if it reflects innovative research or a ‘change of direction.’ Either senior scientists or postdoctoral fellows may serve as principal investigators. (International Postdocs Eligible) Deadlines: October 31 and April 30, annually
National Institute of Health Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) - Check out our Resources for Federal Fellowships below.
Annual Deadlines: April 8, August 8, December 8
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) (PA-10-110) - National Institute of Health (NIH) - The purpose of this individual postdoctoral research training fellowship is to provide support to promising Fellowship Applicants with the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards in Health Care Research (PA-12-261) - The purpose of this individual postdoctoral research training fellowship is to provide support to promising Fellowship Applicants with the potential to become productive, independent investigators in health services research in research areas and priorities relevant to the mission of AHRQ.
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships in Muscular Dystrophy Research (F32) (PA-11-075) - The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) individual Postdoctoral fellowship (F32) program is to provide support to promising applicants with the potential to become productive and successful independent research investigators in scientific health-related fields relevant to the programmatic interests of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) National Research Service Awards (PA-12-261) - The purpose of the postdoctoral fellowship (F32) award is to provide support to promising postdoctoral applicants who have the potential to become productive and successful independent research investigators. The proposed postdoctoral training must offer an opportunity to enhance the applicant's understanding of health services research and must be responsive to AHRQ's mission, which is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
Hereditary Disease Foundation John J. Wasmuth Postdoctoral Fellowships support research projects that will contribute to identifying and understanding the basic defect of Huntington's disease. Areas of interest include trinucleotide expansions, animal models, gene therapy, neurobiology and development of the basal ganglia, cell survival and death, and intercellular signaling in striatal neurons. Deadlines: February 15, June 15 and October 15
American Heart Association Founders Affiliate Postdoctoral Fellowship - This 2-year fellowship helps trainees initiate a career in cardiovascular and stroke research while obtaining significant research results under the supervision of a sponsor or mentor; supports individuals before they are ready for some stage of independent research. Stipend is based on years as a postdoc, with additional allowance for health insurance and travel. (Postdocs on J-1, H-1B, and F-1 Visas Eligible) Deadline: January 28 and July 20, 2012
National Science Foundation International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops - This solicitation describes International Planning Visit/Workshop awards to support the early phases of developing and coordinating a research and education activity with a foreign partner(s).
Annual Deadlines: February 20, May 20, September 20
Cystinosis Research Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - The fellow's stipend should be the usual amount for such a trainee at that institution. (Nationality Not Specified) Deadlines: April 15 and October 15 annually
Cancer Research Institution Postdoctoral Fellowships - These fellowships attempt to answer the need for more researchers in the field of cancer immunology. It supports qualified young scientists at leading universities and research centers around the world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology or general immunology. (International Postdocs Eligible) Annual Deadlines: October 1, April 1
American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships - This award is to support the training of researchers who have received a doctoral degree to provide initial funding leading to an independent career in cancer research (including basic, preclinical, clinical, cancer control, psychosocial, behavioral, epidemiology, health services and health policy research). Deadlines: October 15, April 1
International Federation of University Women Fellowships and Grants - The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. First year doctoral students and those just beginning their research are not eligible. Applicant must be either a regional chapter member or an independant member to apply, and be training in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated or habitually resides. Amounts of awards vary. (International Students Eligible) Deadlines range from August - October, see site for details. (NO 2012 COMPETITION)
Keystone Symposia - Awards available for Keystone Symposia meetings
Deadlines for Applications: Ggenerally 4 months prior to meeting
Scholarship Info (International Postdocs Eligible)
Global Health Travel Award Info (International Postdocs Eligible)
Gordon Research Conferences Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship Program - this fellowship offers support towards the conference you choose. While there is no specific deadline, awards are made on a first come first serve basis. Also, while deadlines to register for conferences are generally three weeks in advance, some are different, and most fill up before their deadlines pass.
The Company of Biologists' journals (Development, Disease Models & Mechanisms), Journal of Cell Science, andThe Journal of Experimental Biology) Travelling Fellowships - Fellowships of up to £2,500 or currency equivalent to graduate students and post-doctoral researchers wishing to make collaborative visits to other laboratories. These are designed to offset the cost of travel and other expenses. Applicants should be working in the field of the journal to which they apply and intend to visit another laboratory. (No Nationality Requirements) Deadlines: April 30, August 31, and December 31
Federation for American Societies for Experimental Biology Minority Access to Research Careers Program Travel Awards - Candidates must be US citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanant residents w/a green card and from a qualified underrepresented minority group at the time of application submittal. Applications are due six weeks prior to the conference.
Boehringer Ingleheim Foundation Travel Grants - For junior researchers pursuing experimental projects in basic biomedical research in international locations. Applicants may be non-European citizens if the travel is to a location in Europe.(details on site) A flat-rate contribution is provided which may cover the expenses for travel, lodging and course fees for short-term visits of up to 3 months. Other limitations apply, see site for details. (International Postdocs Eligible) Deadline is at least 6 weeks prior to travel (no more than 6 months early)
Environmental Protection Agency National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory Postdoctoral Research Program - opportunities for conducting high priority research that contributes to protecting human health and the environment. Our primary focus is the effects of contaminants and environmental stressors on human health and ecosystems. Our research spans all levels of biological organization from the genome to populations, communities and ecosystems. The interdisciplinary nature of our research affords numerous opportunities for collaboration with other researchers both inside and outside of EPA. We have research laboratories in eight locations across the U.S. Deadlines: February 29, June 29, October 31
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory Wiley Visiting Scientist Program - EMSL, a national scientific user facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory provides integrated experimental and computational resources for discovery and technological innovation in the environmental molecular sciences to support the needs of DOE and the nation. Two types of visits will be considered under this program: (1) Short term - for visits up to 3 months, with a minimum stay of 1 month, and (2) long term - for visits up to 1 year, with a minimum stay of 6 weeks. (International Postdocs Eligible) Annual Deadlines: January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. An applicant may propose a visit up to 1 year in advance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Research Participation Opportunity - opportunities to conduct research in infectious diseases, environmental health, epidemiology, occupational safety and health, exposure and disease registries, health investigations, toxicology, emergency response, public health assessment, and health education. Duration: varies from one month to one year with renewal options; up to four years maximum; full-time or part-time appointments. (International Postdocs Eligible)
Open/No Deadline
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers - Allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6-24 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host you have selected yourself at a research institution in Germany. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 600 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers annually. (International Postdocs Eligible) Open/No Deadline
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Higher Education Research Experiences for Students - opportunities to participate in research in a broad range of science and engineering activities related to basic sciences, energy, and the environment at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tenn. Duration varies with academic level; full-time or part-time appointments. Benefits include weekly stipend (varies with academic level); one round-trip travel reimbursement; housing allowance. To browse the fellowships offered, use their online catalog. Deadline: Open, but for best results apply Feb. 1 for summer, June 1 for fall, Oct. 1 for winter/spring
National Research Council of the National Academies Research Associateship Programs - This is a listing of many different opportunities Note: some laboratories have citizenship restrictions (open only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents) and some laboratories have research opportunities that are not open to senior applicants (more than 5 years beyond the PhD). (Nationality Requirements Differ per Program) Application Deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships - STRI is a division of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC and maintains research facilities for marine and terrestrial research at various locations on the Isthmus of Panama. STRI offers multiple fellowships for postdoctoral research in the areas represented by its scientific staff. Disciplines include ecology, anthropology, paleontology, paleoecology, evolutionary biology, molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, animal behavior, neurobiology, soils sciences, and physiology of tropical plants and animals. (International Postdocs Eligible)Deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15.
Oak Ridge Inst for Science Education / Center for Disease Control Research Participation Opportunity - Under the program, postgraduates, college and university faculty, and students are provided opportunities for hands-on participation in research and development, and related technical activities at the CDC. A participant is appointed to a particular CDC office and is given a specific assignment under a mentor. (US Citizens or J or F visas)
Deadlines vary per program, please check site for details.
SUBMISSION GUIDE
| Graduate Program | Grant Office Support | Graduate Program | Deadlines |
| MCB GP | BMRA | Jo-Ann Joyal, Grants Coordinator | 5 business days prior to due date |
| EEB GP | BMRA | Adella Francis, Grants Coordinator | 10 business days prior to due date |
| Pathobiology GP | BMRA | Michele Curry, Graduate Program Coordinator | 12 business days prior to due date |
| MPPB (MPP, AVC, BME) | OSP | David Shogbon, Grants Coordinator | 5 business days prior to due date |
| Neuroscience GP | OSP | Denise Camara, Graduate Program Coordinator | 10 business days prior to due date |
While there are no additional deadlines specified by these departments, the applications are due to the grants offices no later than 5 days prior to the grant submission dates. We strongly recommend giving at least 5 additional days notice to the admin coordinating the submission! Late submissions to OSP/BMRA require the approval of both the VP for Research.