NITMB Fellows Program, 2027 appointments
NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology (NITMB), Northwestern University and the University of Chicago
Who can apply: Early-career researchers who will have completed a doctoral degree by September 1, 2027 in the mathematical and physical sciences, biological sciences, computer science, engineering or a related field, and who are less than seven years past the Ph.D. Prior biology experience is a plus but not required. Materials… What is funded: A three-year independent fellowship based in Chicago with a competitive salary (no figure published), generous research and travel stipends, access to Northwestern and UChicago, guaranteed acceptance to NITMB workshops and no teaching obligations. Deadline: For full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 15, 2026. Application review will continue until all positions are filled. Round: Fellows starting September 1, 2027.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology (NITMB), Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, official page.
Who can apply
- Early-career researchers who will have completed a doctoral degree by September 1, 2027 in the mathematical and physical sciences, biological sciences, computer science, engineering or a related field, and who are less than seven years past the Ph.D. Prior biology experience is a plus but not required. Materials: cover letter, CV, a 4 to 5 page research statement naming potential collaborators, a publication list and three recommendation letters. The page states no citizenship requirement.
Stage dates
Submission portal opensSee the official page
Applications due for full consideration (review continues until positions are filled)See the official page
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.