The following is a list of some fellowship opportunities that are available to postdocs in the molecular life sciences.  Many of the fellowships require that you apply by the end of your first year as a postdoc.  Receiving your own fellowship as a postdoc is a great way to show potential employers that you work on fundable questions and know how to write a good grant application. 

• American Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• Damon Runyon
• Helen Hay Whitney
• Jane Coffin Childs
• Leukemia and Lymphoma
• Life Sciences
• NIH NRSA

There are also several funding mechanisms that provide money for the transition from postdoc to new faculty.  These include:

• NIH Pathway to Independence Award
• Burroughs-Wellcome postdoctoral-faculty bridging awards
• NIH K grants for career development
• NSF fellowships

Another useful resource for learning about funding opportunities for training in the sciences is GrantsNet.