Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=188
Sponsor/Award: BURROUGHS WELLCOME FUND - CAREER AWARDS FOR MEDICAL SCIENTISTS - 2010 FALL COMPETITION

Grant Amount: $700,000 OVER FIVE YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Sep 24, 2010
Sponsor's: Oct 01, 2010

Subject Areas: Epidemiology, Biomedical, Molecular, Genetics
Description:

Providing medically trained individuals with bridging support in basic biomedical, disease oriented, translational, or molecular, genetic, or pharmacological epidemiology at North American degree granting institutions.

The ideal candidate will be two years away from becoming an independent investigator, have at least two years or more of research experience, and have a significant publication record.

Application Details:

Candidates must hold an M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Pharm.D., or equivalent clinical degree. BWF encourages nominations from candidates who work in reproductive science.

During the postdoctoral and faculty periods, grants must be made to degree-granting institutions in the U.S. or Canada on behalf of the award recipient. The ideal candidate will be two years away from becoming an independent investigator, have at least two years or more of postdoctoral research experience, and have a significant publication record. BWF requires that all applications for this program be submitted electronically. Paper applications will not be accepted. The electronic application is due to BWF by the application deadline.

INDIRECT COSTS MUST NOT BE LEVIED ON THIS PROGRAM

NOTE: Letters of Intent and Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline.
Western Contacts: Pocock,Katy
Russelo,Theresa M

Sponsor Contacts:

(919) 991-5100
21 T. W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
919 991 5100