| Organization |
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
21 T.W. Alexander Dr.
Durham, NC 27709-0152
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| Phone Number |
(919)991-5100 |
| Level of Study |
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
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| Award Type |
Grant
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| Purpose |
To recognize the vital role cross-trained scientists will play in furthering biomedical science. |
| Focus |
Biochemistry; Biology; Biophysics; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Statistics. |
| Qualifications |
Candidates must hold a PhD degree in one of the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, statistics, or engineering; candidates whose PhD is in biochemistry/biophysics/ biology/cell biology/etc. may be eligible if significant accomplishment or competence in one of the areas of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, statistics, or engineering can be shown (i.e., papers published, advanced coursework, or undergraduate major), and if the proposal draws on that background; candidates who hold an MD are eligible to apply; candidates must have completed at least 12 months but not more than 60 months; Candidates experience equals at least 12 months, but not more than 60 months of postdoctoral research experience. |
| Criteria |
The Interfaces in Science Advisory Committee will review all preproposals, select candidates to invite for submission of full applications, interview finalists, and make recommendations for awards to the BWF Board of Directors; selection will be based on depth and rigor of training in a scientific discipline other than biology; importance of biological questions identified in the proposal, and innovation in the approaches chosen to answer them; interdisciplinary nature of research plan, the degree to which non-biological methods are integrated, and the degree to which the proposed work will open new fields of inquiry; potential of candidate to establish a successful independent research career, evidenced by productivity during the postdoctoral period prior to application; and, quality of proposed collaborations. |
| Funds |
$500,000
|
| Duration |
5/year; Five years. |
| Number of Awards |
Varies. |
| To Apply |
Applicants must be submit a graduate advisor recommendation letter; NIH bio sketch; personal statement (1-page limit); scientific abstract (1-page limit); research plan (6-page limit; bibliography (optional); submitted reprints (1 required, 2 optional); collaboration statements (2 optional); institutional certification form. |
| Deadline |
September 1; January 8. |
| Contact |
Melanie Scott, Senior Program Associate, Phone, 919-991-5107; Email: mscott@bwfund.org. |
| For more information |
http://www.bwfund.org |