Burroughs Wellcome Fund — Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
Five-year, USD 560,000 transition award for cross-trained physical/computational scientists moving into biology to launch independent research careers; strong emphasis on interdisciplinary work, with priority for AI/ML and climate–health proposals.
Eligibility Criteria:
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PhD in math, physics, chemistry, computer science, statistics, engineering (or proven equivalent expertise); MD eligible only with qualifying PhD.
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12–60 months of postdoc research experience by Jan 12, 2026; at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication.
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U.S. or Canadian nonprofit host; citizens, permanent or eligible temporary residents (visa required).
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No accepted/held tenure-track assistant professor post at LOI, full app, or interview; ≥75% effort to research.
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Not holding/accepting NIH K99 or similar transition awards; one CASI LOI per cycle.
Funding Details:
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Total USD 560,000 over 5 years: Postdoc years ~USD 100k/yr (min 1, max 2); Faculty years USD 120k/yr (years 3–5).
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No indirects; flexible research use (equipment > USD 20k or travel > USD 8k needs prior approval).
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Budget not required at LOI/full-proposal stage; annual reports required.
Deadline:
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LOI due: September 2, 2025 (3:00 p.m. EDT).
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Full proposal (by invite): January 12, 2026 (3:00 p.m. EST).
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Finalist interviews: April 21–22, 2026; Notice: by June 1, 2026; Start: July 1, 2026.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Apply via ProposalCentral (search “Burroughs Wellcome Fund CASI”).
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Program info/FAQs & contacts: [email protected].
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