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In Biology and Biophysics

Grant · Physics of Life

Distinguished PKS Postdoctoral Fellow 2027

Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems

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Conduct independent theoretical research complementing the institute’s work, including biological physics of cells and tissues, quantitative biology and physics of life. The call also covers quantum, statistical, condensed-matter and non-equilibrium physics and welcomes promising new directions. Apply by 13 November 2026 with one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, publications highlighting three key papers, research interests and a proposal. Arrange three reference letters separately.

Grant · Biology

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) — FY 2027 competition

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Supports research-based graduate degrees with three funded years over a five-year fellowship: an annual $37,000 stipend plus a $16,000 institutional education allowance, subject to funding. The displayed deadline is the first subject deadline: Life Sciences on 19 October 2026. Computing, materials, psychology and social sciences are due 20 October; engineering 22 October; chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, physics and astronomy 23 October. All applications are due at 8 pm Eastern Time. Reference letters are due 16 October at 8 pm Eastern Time.

Grant · Neuroscience

McKnight Scholar Awards

The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience

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Support for early independent neuroscientists addressing significant questions about the brain, including basic research with potential clinical translation. Up to ten awards provide USD 225,000 over three years from 1 June 2027, paid as USD 75,000 annually. Research expenses are supported; indirect costs are excluded. Applications are due 3 November 2026 at 17:00 Central time; reference letters are due 24 November. The application includes a research proposal, diversity and inclusion statement, CV, other-support information, publication links and three references.

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