Open · 23-500 · CFDA 47.075 · Discretionary

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$160K-$170K
Award range
Open
Status
99d
Days left
20
Expected awards

The verdict

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation, offering $160,000 -- $170,000 across 20 expected awards. Applications close in 99 days.

$160K-$170K
award range
Open
99 days left
20
expected awards
47.075
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - is cataloged under number 23-500 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.075, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on October 8, 2022 and last updated on January 5, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $160,000 -- $170,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $3.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $150,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on November 4, 2026 - roughly 99 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$160,000 -- $170,000

Close Date

November 4, 2026

Posted

October 8, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby supporting his or herresearch and training goals.The research and training plan of each fellowship must address important scientific questions within thescope of the SBE directorate and the specific guidelines in this solicitation. The SPRF program offers two tracks: (I) Fundamental Research in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-FR) and (II) Broadening Participation in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-BP). See the full text of the solicitation for a detailed description of these tracks.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NSF grants.gov support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov

Key Dates

Posted October 8, 2022
Close Date November 4, 2026
Archive Date December 1, 2028
Last Updated January 5, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.075. The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby supporting his or herresearch and trai...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is November 4, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $160,000 -- $170,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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