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Funding and Career Opportunities

Identifying Funding Opportunities

  • A list of听91吃瓜网听耻辫肠辞尘颈苍驳听limited submission opportunities can be found at /rds/limitedsubmission/.
  • A list of听91吃瓜网 Medical Center upcoming limited submission opportunities can be found at .
  • - check current list of national research funding opportunities with upcoming deadlines, updated often. To submit national opportunities, email Edge for Scholars.听
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has over 200 grants in the library including more than two dozen examples of NRSA fellowship applications (F30, F31, F32) written by 91吃瓜网 trainees that include original submissions, resubmissions, and summary statements. There are also a few AHA fellowship applications in the library. If a trainee is in the process of writing an application, they may review these shared grants by requesting access to the EFS Funded Grants Library. To gain access to the Funded Grants Library email Adrienne Babcock. Postdocs should copy their primary mentor on the request so the mentor can confirm the need for access.

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Upcoming Funding Opportunities

  • FY27 NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Program: Now Accepting Applications | Due November 19, 2026

    The听听are a set of programs established by Congress designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers.

    The NIH LRPs pay up to $50,000 annually of qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research.

    This year, the FY 2027 application cycle is September 1 - November 19.

    Researchers interested in applying are encouraged to join the LRP Technical Assistance Webinar that takes a deep dive into the application process, and more.

    Learn more about the NIH Loan Repayment program .

  • Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award | Due December 1, 2026

    Damon Runyon Request for Applications

    Deadline: December 1, 2026

    Computational and quantitative biologists apply theoretical principles to the development of analyses and inference methods to decipher and understand biological systems. They are experts in quantitative approaches, data science and algorithms, and also have in-depth knowledge of complex biological processes. Particularly in cancer biology, there is a growing need for scientific leaders with expertise and understanding in both quantitative and biological sciences.

    The purpose of the Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship is to identify computational or quantitative scientists who innovatively combine analyses and modeling to solve biological questions. To achieve this goal, the award program will support computational/quantitative scientists who are deeply connected to biology labs so that they can bring their skills to bear on important biological questions, particularly in cancer. Additionally, the proposed mentored research training must reflect the individual's potential to develop into a productive, independent cancer research scientist.

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    This award program encourages听scientists, trained in fields such as mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, and/or a related field, to pursue research careers in computational/quantitative biology under the joint mentorship of leaders in both computational science (鈥渄ry lab鈥�) and cancer biology (鈥渨et lab鈥�). By investing in this area, Damon Runyon will bring additional attention to the importance of these specially trained scientists for making meaningful progress in cancer biology. The Foundation encourages all theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies and prevention including molecular approaches to cancer prevention for inherited cancers.

    The award will provide $240,000 over three years in stipend and expense allowance for the award recipient.

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    For application guidelines and a link to the application on Proposal Central, go to 听

  • Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS 鈥� PRF) - Proposals Accepted Anytime

    Supports postdoctoral researchers in performing work that will broaden their perspectives, facilitate interdisciplinary interactions, and help establish them in leadership positions within the atmospheric and geospace sciences communities.

    Synopsis

    The Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), awards Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (PRF) to highly qualified early career investigators to carry out an independent research program. The research plan of each Fellowship must address scientific questions within the scope of AGS disciplines. These disciplines include Atmospheric Chemistry (ATC), Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics (CLD), Paleoclimate (PC), and Physical and Dynamic Meteorology (PDM) in the Atmospheric Sciences, and Aeronomy (AER), Magnetospheric Physics (MAG), Solar Terrestrial (ST), and Space Weather Research (SWR) in the Geospace Sciences.

    The AGS-PRF program supports researchers (also known as Fellows) for a period of up to 24 months with Fellowships that can be taken to the institution of their choice. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential and provide them with experiences in research that will broaden perspectives, facilitate interdisciplinary interactions, and help establish them in leadership positions within the Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences community. Fellowships are awarded to individual Fellows, not institutions, and are administered by the Fellows.

    AGS has made it a priority to address challenges in creating an inclusive geoscience discipline through activities that increase belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BAJEDI). Proposers are encouraged to explicitly address this priority in their proposed activities. Proposers who are women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), or who have attended two-year colleges and minority-serving institutions for undergraduate or graduate school, or plan to conduct their Fellowship activities at one of these institutions (e.g. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native Serving Institutions, and Hawaiian Native and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions) are especially encouraged to apply.

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Grant Submission Resources & Guidelines

All proposals submitted for external funding require the review and approval of the Sponsored Program Administration (SPA) for 91吃瓜网 (VU) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) for 91吃瓜网 Medical Center (VUMC). SPA and OSP are responsible for providing the official signature, electronic or physical, for all proposals submitted on behalf of VU and VUMC respectively. With very few exceptions faculty members/principal investigators, or their designee, are not authorized to sign or submit any form of a request for external funding that does not also include SPA or OSP鈥檚 official approval since awards are made to the institution and not the individual.

Direct-to-individual funding mechanisms (such as NSF postdoctoral fellowships), while not submitted through SPA or OSP, require VU or VUMC to be notified of the submission. The link to submit such a notification is provided below.

Before beginning the grant writing process, postdocs should consult with the relevant departmental/program administrator to determine if their current funding source enables effort to be expended on writing and preparing grant applications. Postdocs funded 100% on a federal research grant cannot devote effort to grant writing and should work with their faculty mentor to determine if alternative funds are available during the proposal preparation period to support a percentage of their effort.

Please submit the听 before the application is submitted to the funding agency.

In preparing your grant application please note:

  • A postdoc may serve as the principal investigator (PI) of a grant, upon written approval of the faculty mentor and the department chair (VUMC) or the relevant dean (VU). There should be clear evidence that the postdoc has the experience and expertise to function as PI and manage the responsibilities to direct the proposed research program, direct the budgeted personnel, manage the budget, and ensure that the research is carried in compliance with all applicable University rules and regulations as well as those of the sponsoring agency.
  • A postdoc may serve as a co-PI without prior approval, as long as another 91吃瓜网 faculty member (typically their mentor) is the PI. 听Should a postdoc leave the University, any awarded grant funds would remain at 91吃瓜网 unless otherwise negotiated between the PI, co-PI and funding agency.
  • If an externally funded program听requires听that a postdoc be listed as a principal investigator (PI) or co-PI, no specific approval is required.听SPA or OSP notification of the submission is required.

For NRSA Individual Fellowships, childcare supplements may be requested. Visit NIH Notice for more information.听

Job Opportunities

A full listing of 91吃瓜网 career resources can be found on the OPA Resources website.

Visit the for up-to-date listings of job opportunities and the career portal, a one-stop career resource center to prepare you for your next opportunity.听

Additionally, please check out the for information on open positions, connecting with faculty, and more.

  • Senior Bioinformatics Programmer | Position Open Until Filled

    Petljak Lab | NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    Cancer Genomics & Genetics Program
    Salary Range: $90,000鈥�$115,000

    Position Summary

    The Petljak Lab is seeking a highly motivated and creative Senior Bioinformatics Programmer to join our multidisciplinary team within the newly established Cancer Genomics & Genetics Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

    This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and scientifically engaged position suited to someone who thrives in an ambitious research environment, takes strong ownership of their work, and is motivated to drive projects forward. The position offers exposure to leading experts and collaborations across cancer biology, genomics, computational biology, and related disciplines.

    The successful candidate will become a lead computational scientist within the lab, working closely with experimental scientists and clinical collaborators across multiple cancer genomics projects involving both patient specimens and experimental model systems.

    Content Focused Areas of Research

    The position centers on bioinformatics and computational analysis across the laboratory's research projects, primarily conducted within a high-performance computing (HPC) environment:

    1. Next-generation sequencing and large-scale genomic data analysis 鈥� including development, execution, and maintenance of robust, reproducible analytical pipelines for whole-genome sequencing (WGS), whole-exome sequencing (WES), RNA sequencing, and single-molecule/duplex DNA sequencing.

    2. Creative computational approaches 鈥� development and implementation of specialized analyses across diverse datasets generated by cutting-edge experimental platforms and multimodal studies. Examples include:

      • Custom genomic analyses

      • Quantitative analysis of live-cell imaging data

      • Integration of genomic data with patient clinical features, environmental exposures, and other molecular and phenotypic data

    Interest in thoughtfully evaluating and applying emerging AI-enabled tools to improve the efficiency, usability, and reproducibility of bioinformatics workflows and research operations is welcomed.

    The candidate will also take ownership of the laboratory's computational infrastructure, manage laboratory-generated and externally accessed datasets, and ensure reproducibility and version control. They will coordinate with institutional HPC and IT teams, external vendors, and other service providers to troubleshoot and resolve computational and infrastructure needs.

    The candidate will work with substantial independence while being deeply integrated into the research team based in the state-of-the-art CURE building at 345 Park Avenue South. Regular interaction with the Principal Investigator and lab members will provide opportunities to shape analytical strategy, contribute intellectually across multiple projects, mentor and supervise junior researchers and students, and help drive studies from experimental design through biological interpretation and publication.

    Principal Responsibilities

    Bioinformatics Pipelines

    • Develop, execute, optimize, standardize, and maintain robust and reproducible bioinformatics pipelines for quality control and processing of next-generation sequencing datasets.

    • Establish consistent analytical workflows and best practices across the laboratory's research projects.

    Computational Analyses

    • Develop and implement custom computational approaches and software for downstream analysis, integration, visualization, and interpretation of sequencing and other specialized datasets.

    • Support analyses of cutting-edge experimental platforms and multimodal datasets generated across the lab's research projects.

    HPC Computing & Troubleshooting

    • Ensure efficient and reliable execution of analytical workflows within available HPC infrastructure.

    • Troubleshoot computational issues and coordinate with institutional HPC teams as needed.

    Reproducibility, Standardization & Version Control

    • Establish and maintain standardized computational workflows, analytical conventions, and best practices.

    • Ensure consistency and reproducibility of analyses across projects.

    • Maintain appropriate documentation and version control using Git/GitHub and workflow management systems such as Snakemake or Nextflow.

    Computational Infrastructure & Data Management

    • Develop and maintain effective systems for the storage, organization, curation, processing, access, and sharing of laboratory genomic and other research data.

    • Manage large-scale external datasets used by the lab.

    • Manage appropriate computational resources and technologies, including:

      • Internal servers and SLURM-based compute clusters

      • MariaDB

      • Docker/Singularity

      • Git/GitHub

      • Google Cloud

      • Google Drive

    • Coordinate access, approvals, and ongoing management of controlled-access datasets as required.

    Data Interpretation & Communication

    • Interpret data in close collaboration with experimental scientists and clinical collaborators.

    • Present and summarize findings to the research team.

    • Clearly communicate analytical approaches, results, limitations, and biological implications.

    • Support the team in achieving its research goals.

    Computational Operations Management

    • Oversee the laboratory's day-to-day software and computational needs.

    • Proactively address technical issues and coordinate with institutional HPC and IT teams and other service providers as needed.

    Professional Development

    • Remain current with advances in cancer genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.

    • Independently identify, learn, and implement new computational methods, software, and programming approaches as research needs evolve.

    Additional Responsibilities

    • Perform other responsibilities related to the laboratory's evolving computational, bioinformatic, and analytical needs as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Required

    Education

    • Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.

    Experience

    • Knowledge of cancer biology and understanding of key concepts in cancer genomics.

    • 3+ years of experience working with next-generation DNA sequencing data, including significant experience building computational pipelines for sequencing data analysis.

    • Experience effectively managing multiple concurrent projects.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Unix/Linux systems, including HPC environments and containerization.

    • Demonstrated advanced proficiency developing customized, reproducible bioinformatics pipelines using Snakemake, Nextflow, or a similar workflow management system.

    • Demonstrated advanced proficiency using version control systems such as Git/GitHub.

    • Strong understanding of statistical principles and demonstrated ability to select and apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing and interpreting genomic and other biological datasets.

    • Advanced scripting/programming proficiency in R and Python.

    • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and contributing to shared research goals.

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Ph.D. preferred.

    Research Environment

    The Petljak Lab's research sits at the intersection of computational and experimental biology, cancer genomics, mutagenesis, and tumor evolution. The lab seeks to understand how mutational processes arise and shape cancer development and therapeutic response, with the goal of identifying new opportunities for cancer prevention and treatment.

    The lab's work builds on recent studies deconvoluting mutational signatures from cancer genomes and using them as molecular readouts to identify the sources, mechanisms, and functional consequences of individual mutational processes, with publications in Cell, Nature, Nature Genetics, and Cell Trends in Cancer.

    Location: CURE Building, 345 Park Avenue South, New York, NY
    Salary Range: $90,000鈥�$115,000
    Contact: Mia.Petljak@NYULangone.org

    Interested candidate can apply directly on their website .

  • Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology, Emory University | Applications Due November 1, 2026

    The Department of Biology at Emory University invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor starting in the Fall of 2027 semester.听听

    We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with a strong commitment to pedagogy and a specific interest in teaching and advising undergraduates. In unusual and exceptional circumstances, those with a terminal degree in other STEM related fields will be considered. Applicants having prior experience with evidence-based teaching practices are encouraged to apply; postdoctoral experience is preferred.鈥疭alary is competitive and commensurate with rank. We particularly welcome applicants qualified to teach lecture-based courses in biochemistry or developmental biology and/or courses with labs in human anatomy & physiology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, and microbiology. The appointee will join a cohesive group of tenure-track (25) and teaching-track (14) faculty working collaboratively in the teaching, research, and service missions of Emory University. Department of Biology faculty are committed to creating a respectful community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are eager to nurture and support growth of students, staff, and faculty.

    In addition to teaching, commonly four courses per year, successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the academic life and governance of the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and the University.鈥疭uccessful applicants will be integrated into a vibrant, supportive intellectual community in the Biology Department that values course-based research experiences, reflective teaching, and faculty growth in pedagogy and scholarship ().听

    Emory has exceptional students and is a top research鈥痷niversity located in Atlanta, a culturally rich city of historical significance in the civil rights movement. Atlanta (听offers a variety of cultural, social, and recreational opportunities with a mild climate.听听

    The teaching track at Emory is one of the strongest and longest-running in the country. Teaching Track Faculty are on long-term contracts and have full faculty governance rights and responsibilities and a path to promotion from Assistant to the ranks of Associate and Full Teaching Professor. The appointee will participate in faculty governance of the department and university and undergraduate student mentoring. Our faculty are committed to creating a respectful community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are dedicated to supporting the growth of all students, staff, and faculty.听

    All interested candidates should apply through Interfolio:

  • Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (Arkansas) | Applications Due November 30, 2026
    Position summary
    The Department of Biological Sciences in the J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Anatomy and Physiology faculty position. The anticipated start date for this opportunity is August 1, 2027. The candidate鈥檚 primary teaching load will include teaching Anatomy and Physiology I and II. The candidate will also provide undergraduate academic advising, supervise undergraduate research capstone and honors projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the department and the university. Demonstrated aptitude and inclination for engaging undergraduates in course-embedded undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and/or individual mentored research is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with classroom teaching experience, but candidates with professional clinical experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will provide evidence of a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service, and a Christian commitment consistent with biblical standards and the University鈥檚 as a liberal arts institution. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have a doctorate.
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    To apply, complete the and electronically forward all documentation requested to: Dr. Nathan Reyna at reynan@obu.edu. Priority review of completed applications will begin on December 1, 2026, but review will continue until the position is filled.
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    Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. Of its approximately 1,800 students, 1,500 undergraduates attend the university鈥檚 highly residential campus; the university also offers graduate degrees to serve students in a variety of educational programs. Ouachita鈥檚 beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park and near the foothills of the Ouachita National Forest. To learn more about the university, visit .