All applications must be submitted through the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Grant Application System.
Applications consist of minimal online data entry and the development of various documents to be uploaded to the BWF Grant Application System.
Each section of the application must be completed before it can be submitted . Applications that are not in compliance with proposal instructions will be rejected out of fairness to all applicants. All attachments must be uploaded as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
The following proposal elements are required (All documents must have a minimum 11 point font with one-inch margins. Forms and templates can be found on the Forms page.):
- Signature Page (form provided)
- Abstract or personal statement (one page)
Describes who you are and how this award will support your long-term career goals - Letter of support from mentor (two pages)
Describe intended contributions, including commitment of facilities, staff, and funds. - Project plan (up to three pages including references)
There is no set template for the project plan. The plan should describe:
1. Organizational Capacity: experience, facilities and administrative support available at proposed research institution
2. Summary of proposed research and training plan and how this relates to career goals
3. Background: rationale, vision, and career goals - Curriculum vitae of postdoctoral applicant
(up to four pages) - Budget and Budget Justification (one page for the budget and one page for the budget justification; form provided for the budget)
The budget should cover year 1 of the proposal.
This award cannot be used to provide the postdoc's salary or purchase reagents or equipment commonly found in the mentor's laboratory. Visit the program guidelines for more information.
Application Assistance
Applicants are strongly encouraged to first read the descriptive program, general instructions, and application materials. If there are remaining questions, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund staff is available to assist you. For questions regarding eligibility, policies, and terms and conditions for this program, contact:
Carr Thompson, Senior Program Officer
cthompson@bwfund.org / 919-991-5103
For questions regarding electronic application process, formatting, and scheduling, contact:
Melanie Scott, Senior Program Associate
mscott@bwfund.org / 919-991-5107