The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to serve and strengthen society by fostering a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences, with the goal of improving human health through education and science innovation in areas of significant need. They offer financial support predominantly through competitive, peer-reviewed award programs, primarily funding individual researchers via their home institutions. Additionally, BWF grants aid to non-profits that work towards creating a better science environment, embodying the belief that diversity in the scientific workforce is crucial for research innovation and public service.
The grant program by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund is designed for early career administrators focusing on the career development of PhD scientists. It includes a workshop to enhance research evaluation skills and help develop new career-focused interventions. Post-workshop, participants are expected to expand their research and evaluation networks, implement their projects with a $15,000 grant, and aim to present their findings at a national meeting and publish a manuscript. Applicants should be academic administrators at research-focused institutions in the U.S. or Canada, involved predominantly in graduate student or postdoctoral fellow career development, with 3-7 years of experience in such roles.