Institutional Program Unifying Population and Laboratory Based Sciences
Preproposal Application
Application Deadlines:
Preproposal: February 15 , 2012
Full Application (by invitation only): May 21, 2012
Accepting electronic applications only.
BWF Grant Application System
Preproposal Sections
Assistance with the Application
Application Checklist
Forms and Resources
BWF's Grant Application System
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) requires all applications for this program to be submitted electronically through BWF's web-based grant application system. Preproposal applications must be submitted by February 15, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications submitted by a means other than electronically will not be reviewed.
Applicants are encouraged to start early and review the proposal sections and application instructions listed below prior to beginning the online application.
Access the BWF grant application system through the links provided above. Create a log-in and password to gain access to the application.
Candidates are not required to complete the online application in one sitting. The application may be accessed and changed multiple times as needed prior to the application deadline. However, once the deadline has passed or the application has been submitted, the application cannot be changed.
When all required fields have been entered and required attachments uploaded. a "Submit" button will be made available. Once the proposal application is complete, click the "Review and Submit" button.
Once the proposal application is sucessfully submitted, you should receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive email notification, please contact Jean Kramarik, via email or phone 919-991-5122.
BWF must receive the following by 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, by the Preproposal deadline.
- The Abstract (400 words or less)
- The Biosketches of the Co-directors
- The Signature Page
A full application is by invitation only.
Instructions for attachments, along with any required templates, can be found on this website (accessible below).
The online application contains the following sections:
Sections requiring data entry:
- Applicant (Co-Director) Information
- Institution and Contacts for Applicant (Co-Director)
- Co-Director #2 Information
- Institution and Contacts for Co-Director #2
Attachments Required (templates provided where indicated):
- Abstract (400 word limit; template provided)
- Biosketches/CV of Co-Directors (four page limit; template provided)
- Signature Page (template provided)
Assistance with Application
Applicants are strongly encouraged to first read the descriptive program and application materials, including the Frequently Asked Questions.
If there are remaining questions, BWF staff is available to assist you. For questions regarding eligibility, policies, and terms and conditions for this program or the electronic application process, contact:
Jean Kramarik, M.S., Senior Program Associate
Phone: 919-991-5122