Selection of award recipients is made by a scientific advisory committee with final approval by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Board of Directors. Up to 10 URM Postdoctoral awards will be made annually. The committee will use the following criteria to identify URM postdoctoral fellows who are innovative and committed to research. The award will provide funding to support and advance the URM postdoctoral fellow and support clear articulation of the vision and philosophy of advancing his/her career.

Qualifications of URM Postdoctoral Applicant

• URM postdoctoral fellows with strong Ph.D. achievement actively conducting research in the biomedical and medical areas
  

• Capacity, track record, and commitment to advancing the careers of young scientists

• Willingness to participate in workshops to understand expectations of the award and a commitment to its goals
  
• Publications, training, and research background
  

• Appropriateness of facilities including laboratory, classroom, and residential spaces where URM postdoctoral fellow is assigned