Interfaces in Science

Career Awards at the Scientific Interface

Program Application

Applications for this program must be submitted electronically through a web-based grant application system called proposalCENTRAL. Faxed documents will not be accepted. The electronic application is submitted through proposalCENTRAL, a web-based grant application system developed and hosted by Altum. For further details, see “Completing the Application” section.

Program guidelines can be found in the program brochure (PDF).

Burroughs Wellcome Fund must receive the following by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, April 15, 2008:

1. A completed electronic application submitted via proposalCENTRAL (including all letters of support)
2. One hard copy of the two-page Signature Page form with original signatures
3. One hard copy of the Institutional Nomination form with an original signature

Completing the Application Online

Application Sections

Printing the Signature Page Form and the Institutional Nomination Form

Using proposalCENTRAL

Assistance with Application

Apply for the Grant

Completing the Application Online

Candidates must apply through proposalCENTRAL using links provided. BWF encourages applicants to start early. Before applying, check with the institution regarding their candidate nomination process. All application sections MUST be completed online, and applicants must adhere to online instructions for each section. Applications that are not in compliance with online instructions will be rejected out of fairness to other applicants.

Standard word processing software (e.g., MS Word, WordPerfect) can be used to prepare the attachments; however, all documents MUST be converted from standard word processing format to Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files prior to being uploaded to proposalCENTRAL. Information about converting documents to PDF format is included in the submission instructions.

You are strongly encouraged to read the program guidelines, as well as all instructions listed below and downloadable on proposalCENTRAL, before completing the online application.

Applicant:

CASI Application Section Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting the application process
Signature Page Instructions
Institutional Nomination Form Instructions
Institutional Nomination Form (to be completed by Institution)
Prepare and Submit a Proposal (proposalCENTRAL)
Applicant Instructions for Confidential Letters
Customizing Your Browser
Tips for Formatting
Registering Your Institution
Registering and Completing Your Profile

Recommender/Graduate Advisor:

Instructions for Confidential Letters for Advisors

Application Sections

Applications must be completed electronically via proposalCENTRAL and include the sections below. Original signed hardcopies of the Signature Page form and Institutional Nomination form must be printed and sent directly to BWF for receipt by the application deadline. Faxed documents will not be accepted.

For more details, see the CASI Application Section Instructions.

Sections Requiring Data Entry

□ Title Page
□ Applicant Information
□ Nominating Institution and Contacts
□ Request Recommender/Graduate Advisor Letters
□ Lay Abstract
□ Applicant Demographics


Sections Requiring Upload of Attachments

□ Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae (required, three page max)
□ Scientific Abstract (template required, one page max)
□ Research Plan (required, six pages max)
□ Bibliography (optional)
□ Faculty Sponsor Letter (required)
□ Graduate Advisor Letter (required)
□ Letters of Recommendation (up to two; one required and one optional)
□ Statements of Collaboration (up to two optional)
□ Reprints (up to three; one required and two optional)

Sections Requiring Printing

□ Signature Page (two pages including the page with original signatures and the page with contact information for the sponsoring dean/department chair)
□ Institutional Nomination (one page with original signature)

Print Signature Pages and Institutional Nomination Form

Candidates must print the two-page Signature Page form and the Institutional Nomination form, obtain the relevant signatures, and send one original hard copy of both forms to BWF for receipt by 4 p.m. Eastern Time, April 15, 2008. Prior to printing the Signature Page form, candidates should have completed at least the following sections on proposalCENTRAL, since the information will be included on the two-page Signature Page form:

1. Title Page
2. Applicant Information
3. Nominating Institution & Contacts

Faxed or electronic documents will not be accepted. Send one copy, with original signatures, of the two-page Signature Page form and the Institutional Nomination form to:

For delivery by express courier service (recommended)
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
21 T.W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

For delivery by U.S. Postal Service
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
P.O. Box 13901
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3901

Using proposalCENTRAL

Candidates must register on proposalCENTRAL and create a professional profile, including a unique user ID and password. Demographic data in this section is for statistical use only. If a professional profile has already been created, the applicant must verify the information for accuracy before submitting a completed application.

Assistance with Applications

Applicants are strongly encouraged to first read the descriptive program brochure (PDF), Application Submission Instructions (PDF) , and the FAQs. If there are remaining questions regarding eligibility, policies, and terms and conditions for this program, please contact:

Debi Vought, Senior Program Associate
Phone: 919/991-5116

For help with the electronic application process, please contact:
proposalCENTRAL Help Desk
Phone: 1-800-875-2562