‘Postdoctoral Funding Opportunity’
Funding Opportunity: 2026 Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Grants
Feb. 4, 2026—PCRF’s focus on providing emerging research and translational grants allows researchers to prove their ideas, then reach for even larger grants. The Emerging Investigator Fellowship is designed to support Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Clinical Investigator training for emerging pediatric cancer researchers to pursue exciting research ideas. To apply, view the PCRF Emerging Investigator Fellowship LSO application...
Funding Opportunity: ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards
Feb. 4, 2026—The Pathway to Stop Diabetes Program intends to attract brilliant scientists approaching the peak of their careers in diabetes research, and to accelerate their research progress by providing the necessary resources and support for conducting transformative science. The ideal applicant will propose innovative research with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of people at risk...
Susan G Komen Career Transition Award for Postdocs and Clinical Fellows
Jul. 23, 2025—The Career Transition Award aims to help outstanding postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows, working under the guidance of a mentor, launch their competitive, independent breast cancer research careers. Career Transition Awards provide up to five years of funding in two phases: Phase 1 supports the final years of mentored, postdoctoral training; and Phase 2 supports...
Alert for NIH F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Parent Funding Opportunities with Due Dates on April 8 and May 7, 2025
Mar. 17, 2025—Postdocs, please see below about the NIH Fellowship Parent Funding opportunities with due dates of April 8 or May 7. The NIH has paused its planned transition to new application forms and review criteria for most NIH NRSA F32 postdoctoral fellowship applications. If you are planning to apply for an F32 this cycle (Apr 8/May...
Postdoctoral funding opportunity – NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00)
Feb. 28, 2025—Note: this is a limited submission opportunity that requires nomination through VU or VUMC. See the Infoready for details. Internal deadline is March 25, 2025. Summer 2025 NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) To help postdoctoral researchers complete needed, mentored development and transition in a timely manner to independent tenure-track (or...
NIH Loan Repayment Programs Now Accepting Applications
Sep. 4, 2024—Fiscal Year 2025 NIH Loan Repayment Program Cycle Is Open Until November 21, 2024 The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The escalating costs of advanced education and training in medicine and...
Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI)
Jul. 30, 2024—Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) program isnow accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs). LOIs require submission of a 4,000 character-essay and a letter of reference. These awards provide up to $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. The specific target group are...
Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) – Young Investigator Award – Doctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships for Neurofibromatosis Research
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: November 30, 2024 URL: Funding Opportunities – Children’s Tumor Foundation (ctf.org) Description: The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) seeks to support early-career scientists pursuing neurofibromatosis (NF) research. Research topics may include: manifestations of all types of NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, including neurofibromas, schwannomas, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and other brain and nervous system tumors; bone abnormalities; cardiovascular abnormalities; learning...
Autism Science Foundation (ASF) – Predoctoral, Postdoctoral, and Medical Student Research Fellowship
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: December 8, 2024 URL: Apply for a PreDoc/Post Doc Fellowship – Autism Science Foundation Description: Fellowships are for doctoral students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows pursuing basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The proposed training should be scientifically linked to autism but may be broadened to include training in a closely related area...
American Australian Association (AAA) – Fellowships for Research in Australia
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: August 1 – September 30, 2024 URL: Graduate Education Fund – American Australian Association Description: Fellowships support research or study in Australia in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, medicine, journalism, and sustainability. The fellowship offers support for one year. Eligibility: Applicants: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Must be doing research...