The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the biomedical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.

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Informal Science Education

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Deadline April 15, 2010

Career Development Communicating Science
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Both Sides of the Bench

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Announcements

February 1, 2010 —
Compound found that targets wide range of viruses

February 1, 2010 —
Transmission dynamics of H1N1 similar to previous flu strains

January 27, 2010 —
Brain scientists extend map of fear memory formation

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Science Education Since 1996, BWF has been involved in reforming science education in North Carolina.

Career Development Resources and information on supporting young scientists

Science and Philanthropy Programs to advance BWFs mission of improving the environment for science

Eligibility Except where noted, all programs are open to U.S. and Canadian scientists.

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