The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the biomedical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.
Grant Programs
Career Awards for Medical Scientists
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Investigators at the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease
Awards for assistant professors to study infectious disease pathogenesis, with a
focus on the intersection of human and pathogen biology. The program is intended
to shed light on the overarching issues of how human hosts handle infectious
challenge.
Deadline: November 1, 2010
Eligibility Requirements
Except where noted, all programs are open to U.S. and Canadian Scientists.
Science Education
Engaging children in science has been a focus of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund since it became an independent, private foundation in 1994. We are convinced that all children, regardless of their future career path, need basic science literacy to participate fully in civic life. [more info]
August 26, 2010 Gene linked to ALS
August 23, 2010 An optical tripod enhances the use of atomic-force microscopy
August 16, 2010 Scientists identify DNA that may contribute to uniqueness
