Bio Postdocs: NSF Extends Application Form Fun
Published Date: 1/9/2026
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Summary
The National Science Foundation wants to keep collecting info from folks applying for biology postdoctoral fellowships for three more years. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by March 10, 2026, to help make the process easier and clearer. This won’t cost extra money but aims to keep things running smoothly for future researchers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
NSF to Renew Biology Postdoc Forms
NSF plans to renew the information collection for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology for up to three years. If you apply or provide recommendations, the electronic NSF Application Form A and a recommendation form (OMB No. 3145-0203) will continue to be used; current approval expires June 30, 2026 and comments are due March 10, 2026.
Applicant Time Burden: 25 Minutes
If you apply for the BIO Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, NSF estimates you will spend about 25 minutes completing NSF Application Form A. The Directorate expects about 1,200 responses per year, contributing to an estimated total annual public burden of 2,167 hours.
Reference Writer Time Burden: 150 Minutes
If you write a recommendation for a BIO Postdoctoral Research Fellowship applicant, NSF estimates the recommendation form and letter take about 150 minutes (2.5 hours) to complete. This contributes to the estimated 2,167 total annual burden hours across roughly 1,200 responses.
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