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Career Awards at the Scientific Interface

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

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Posted
Jun 10, 2026
Amount
$560,000
Closes
Aug 14, 2026 (in 20 days)

Amount

$560,000

Who can apply

Nonprofits

Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations can apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.

The progress report must be submitted annually on October 1st.. The request for a no-cost extension must be copied to the investigator and the appropriate representative of the investigator’s institution.. The eligibility requirements mention that a candidate must be based at a non-profit institution [501(c)(3) or equivalent] in the U.S.

About this opportunity

LOI Deadline: August 14, 2026, 3 pm EDT Full Application Deadline: January 11, 2027, 3 pm EST BWF's Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) provide $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. These awards are open to U.S. and Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund launched the Career Awards at the Scientific Interface in 1999 to foster the early career development of researchers who are transitioning from training environments in the physical, mathematical, computational sciences and/or engineering into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences, and who are dedicated to pursuing a career in academic research. Please visit this video overview of the CASI prog...

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