The current award cycle for this program has closed.  The information below pertains to the previous award cycle.  New guidelines and application instructions are being developed.  Check back on this website for up-to-date information.

Application Deadline:  TBD

Accepting electronic applications only.

General Information
BWF's Grant Application System
Assistance with Applications
Forms and Resources
Application Checklist

Apply for the grant: (Links are not active)

Begin a new application
Access a saved application

Applicants must be in an accredited, degree-granting institution or other science-focused non-profit in the United States or Canada.  Proposals involving partnerships between institutions or organizations are encouraged, but those not involving partnerships are also invited. 

Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) requires all applications for this program to be submitted electronically through BWF's web-based grant application system. Completed applications must be submitted by the application deadline date. No exceptions.

Applicants are encouraged to start early and review the program background, eligibility, selection process, and FAQs prior to beginning the application. Certain proposal information will be requested online when you access the BWF Grant Application System, but the majority of the application consists of various materials prepared by the applicant and uploaded to the system.

Access the BWF Grant Application System through the links provided above and create a log-in and password. The application may be accessed and changed multiple times as needed prior to submission. However, once the application has been submitted, it cannot be changed. No exceptions.

When all required fields have been entered and required attachments uploaded, a "Submit" button will be made available. Once the application is complete, click the "Review and Submit" button.

Once the application is successfully 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.

Applications will not be accepted and submitted applications cannot be changed once the deadline has passed.  No exceptions will be made.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to first read the descriptive program, general instructions, and application materials, including the FAQs which all can be found on the BWF website.  If there are remaining questions, BWF staff is available to assist you.  For questions regarding eligibility, policies, and terms and conditions for this program, contact:

Victoria McGovern, Ph.D., Senior Program Officer
Phone:  919/991-5112