NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Solicitation

The National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-504 for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB). This revised solicitation focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences, increases the fellowship amount to $110,000 annually, and extends the fellowship duration to 24 months.

NSF Encourages AI Agent Ecosystem Protocols via PESOSE Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a Dear Colleague Letter encouraging proposals to its Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program that focus on developing protocols for AI agent ecosystems. The letter highlights the importance of interoperability, scalability, and security in these emerging AI systems.

NSF Funding Opportunity: Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has released solicitation NSF 26-506 for the Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program. This program aims to support the development of secure and sustainable open-source ecosystems for scientific and engineering research, with proposal deadlines in September 2026 and March 2027.

NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure Funding Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-505 for the National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) program. This funding opportunity aims to establish an open-access network of research facilities to support advancements in quantum information science, nanotechnology, and other critical technologies. Proposals are due May 14, 2026.

NIH Notice of Change to PAR-24-272 Award Information

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice to update award information for PAR-24-272, the Clinical and Translational Science Award. The notice specifies changes to eligible receipt dates and adjusts budget tiers based on updated NIH funding data for fiscal years 2020-2024.

NIH Pathway to Independence Award Eligibility Correction

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a correction to a previous notice regarding eligibility for the Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00). This correction clarifies which applicants are eligible for the temporary extension previously announced due to federal appropriations disruptions.

NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials Funding Opportunity Key Date Changes

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has issued a notice updating key dates for the NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials funding opportunity (PAR-25-049). This notice adds new receipt dates for both new and renewal applications and extends the expiration date of the funding opportunity.

DOE Awards $2.7 Billion for Domestic Uranium Enrichment

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $2.7 billion in awards to three companies to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment services over the next ten years. This investment aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster the nation's nuclear fuel supply chain.

DOE Awards Contracts to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded contracts to begin refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by acquiring approximately one million barrels of crude oil. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in December 2025, marking a step in rebuilding the nation's energy security.

DOE Announces $355 Million for Critical Materials Production

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $355 million in funding opportunities to expand domestic production of critical materials. This initiative aims to support American industrial facilities in producing valuable minerals from byproducts and to test next-generation mining technologies.